The Lao warty newt is found only in a small region in northern Laos. This salamander species is threatened by human activities, including burn-based agriculture, its use as food and...
Black abalone populations have plummeted since the 1980’s, due in part to overharvesting, disease, and environmental changes impacting the kelp forest habitats vital for their survival. To help save these...
Although seadragons are beloved by aquarium visitors worldwide, wild sea dragons can only be seen off Australia’s southern coast. Little is known about the current conservation status of these animals...
Researchers will develop a first-of-its-kind cell culture system to test a promising new drug to protect bats against white-nose syndrome, a serious and highly fatal fungal infection.
Researchers will study the health and well-being of amphibian populations using epigenetics (molecular processes that control gene expression) as a potential new tool for amphibian conservation.