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A closeup of takahe bird with a wide red orange beak and blackish feathers

New Zealand is racing to protect the imperiled kākāpō parrot species from the global spread of avian influenza through proactive measures, including the vaccination of captive breeding populations ahead of migratory bird arrivals.
two easter rockhopper penguins with their distinctive red eyes topped with yellow feathers

International researchers have taken an in-depth look at three Aotearoa New Zealand crested penguin species, revealing one is thriving while others face uncertain futures.
A black salamander in the muddy grass.

Blog

Isla Chauhan, Cornell DVM '28, shares insights from her field research and explains how she used computer programming tools to explore climate preferences of salamander species.
Dr. Seeley performing a dental exam on a silverback gorilla that is laying on its back under anesthesia.

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Katie Seeley ’07, DVM ’11, PhD, DACZM knew from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian....
A moose standing in a field of white flowers

Wildlife researchers have found that the transmission of deer parasites is hindering the growth of New York's moose population.
A bat being held by a gloved hand

A recent Cornell study suggests that young and adolescent bats may be the most likely to transmit coronaviruses to other species.
A greater one-horned rhino walking down a busy street with a person in the background taking a photo.

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A greater one-horned rhino strolls down the street in Nepal, just outside Chitwan National Park.
Red tailed hawk wrapped in a blue blanket while person administers eye drops.

The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital, which has more than tripled its caseload over the past decade, is renovating its facilities to treat an increasing number of injured or ill native wild animals.