Wildlife Health Studies

Manatees Need Our Help

Learn about manatees and health research to help protect these special animals, vital to keeping sea grass habitats healthy.

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Our health study database, searchable by species or area of study, houses our funded research that is making a difference in the lives of animals across the globe.

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Veterinary Advances for Wildlife

Since 1967, we have invested $30+ million in more than 760 wildlife health studies. We’ve contributed to improved reproduction strategies for endangered species, identified the impact of environmental toxins on wildlife, and established in-the-field medical care for the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. We also fight wildlife health crises, with support from our Betty White Wildlife Fund.

Assessing Health and Disease Risk in Coastal Wetland Snakes

Researchers will conduct a health assessment of snake species native to the coastal wetlands of the southeastern United States, including the prevalence of snake fungal disease, to inform conservation strategies.

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Wildlife around our planet have suffered great losses over the past 40 years; in fact, animal populations have fallen on average by 52% since 1970. Habitat destruction, poaching and climate change are contributing to this decline, as are established, emerging and re-emerging diseases. But, Morris Animal Foundation is fighting back.

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Species Helped By Our Research

Identifying Threats to Endangered West Indian Manatee

Researchers will determine causes of mortality in a subspecies of West Indian manatees to improve health and conservation of these endangered animals.

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New Publication Offers Insight Into Sihek Health

October 25, 2023 — A recently published paper in Animal Conservation provides crucial insights into the health of sihek, a species eradicated from its native habitat and may also face threats in captivity.

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Urbanization May Be Changing Disease Dynamics for Madrid’s Scops Owls

September 27, 2023 —A Foundation-funded study discusses how lack of insect biodiversity in parks and other green spaces may be linked to the high mortality of baby scops owls in Madrid, Spain.

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Saving The World’s Rhinoceros

September 21, 2023 — The Foundation supports conservation of rhinos by investing in the health and welfare of both wild animals and conservation animals living in zoos and sanctuaries.