Area of Focus: Disease

January 8, 2024

For wildlife in rehab centers, humans are the culprit

Researchers discover trends using 600,000 records from wildlife rehabilitation centers

December 29, 2023

Technique simplifies disease sampling in wildlife

Researchers believe it can save time and money

December 1, 2023

What is driving wild turkey declines?

As their numbers fall in several states, biologists are looking for answers

November 27, 2023

Klamath Dam removal will aid struggling salmon populations

Dams along the river have heightened disease

November 3, 2023

Lesser known frog disease prevalent in Central Florida

Perkinsea infects gopher frogs, which already have conservation challenges

October 18, 2023

Avian flu vaccine shows promise for California condors

The USFWS plans to release vaccinated birds into the wild

September 28, 2023

USDA program combats raccoon rabies by air

As rabies declines in raccoons, it’s rising in bats

September 21, 2023

TWS Award: Two wildlifers recognized for their service to the wildlife field

Seth Magle and Jeannine Fleegle earned the Special Recognition Service Award this year

September 19, 2023

Emerging threat of wildlife disease warrants revamped National Wildlife Health Center

The National Wildlife Health Center is addressing overcrowded laboratories and outdated technology

September 19, 2023

USDA grant explores COVID virus in wildlife

Researchers will test 58 species to monitor the potential for spillback to humans