Researchers will determine if mortality of Scottish newts caused by a parasitic infection will lead to the decline of newt populations on the Isle of Rum.

Researchers will investigate the role that koala retrovirus plays in causing common koala cancers.

This study investigates the use of a dietary iron-binding supplement to minimize iron absorption in zoo-maintained endangered black rhinos afflicted with iron overload disorder.

Researchers will examine the effects of different forms of land-use on the prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases in African wild dogs.

This study, based at Kruger National Park, South Africa, will contribute critical information to understanding and limiting spillover-risk of foot-and-mouth disease from wild African buffalo to livestock in adjacent rural areas.

Researchers will develop techniques using a small unmanned aerial vehicle imaging system to quantitatively assess the body condition and other important health parameters of dolphins and whales at sea.

Researchers will investigate the development of assisted-reproductive technologies for salamanders.

This study investigates viruses and risk factors associated with respiratory illness in endangered mountain gorillas and evaluates potential transmission routes for viruses to pass between people and animals.

Researchers will use genetic analyses to examine the relationships among rodents, fleas and plague bacteria as a way to further characterize how plague is perpetuated in wild animal reservoirs in the United States. Data generated by this study will be used to direct targeted management strategies of affected wild animal populations.

Researchers will assess delivery methods for the vaccination of free-ranging bats using recombinant poxviral vectors.