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August 2025

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Contrasting Conservation Outlooks for NZ Crested Penguins

August 29, 2025
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.
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Let’s Get Slimy! Salamander Research at Cornell

August 22, 2025
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.
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Alumni Spotlight: Katie Seeley '07, DVM '11, PhD, DACZM, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

August 18, 2025
Katie Seeley ’07, DVM ’11, PhD, DACZM knew from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian....
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Deer Spread Parasites That Harm Adirondack Moose

August 08, 2025
Wildlife researchers have found that the transmission of deer parasites is hindering the growth of New York's moose population.
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‘Teenage’ Bats Most Likely to Spread Coronaviruses

August 06, 2025
A recent Cornell study suggests that young and adolescent bats may be the most likely to transmit coronaviruses to other species.