Researchers will investigate potential drivers of survival and mortality of cavedwelling bats affected by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease devastating bat populations in the United States.

Researchers will investigate the dynamics of hookworm infections causing high mortality in South American fur seal pups living on Guafo Island off the coast of southern Chile.

Researchers will investigate the cause of a novel fungal shell infection causing high mortality in freshwater turtles.

Researchers will estimate population age structure of critically endangered Galápagos giant tortoises on Española Island to help improve conservation strategies for these iconic animals.

Researchers will investigate the prevalence of, and factors contributing to, parvovirus (a highly contagious viral disease) in African carnivores.

Researchers will investigate the potential impact and transmission of a blood bacteria in the critically endangered Darwin's fox.

Researchers will validate a diagnostic tool to measure coagulation and establish normal clotting ranges in great horned owls and red-tailed hawks to improve diagnostics for raptors exposed to deadly, anticoagulant rodent poisons.

Researchers will investigate the prevalence and geographical distribution of koala retrovirus and chlamydia infections in koalas to identify populations with disease-free animals to assist conservation efforts.

Researchers will aim to improve diagnostic testing to control bovine tuberculosis in African wildlife.

Researchers will investigate genetic mutations associated with increased risk for calcium oxalate urinary stones, a painful and common health problem in dogs.