Wildanimalhealthfund.org

Zoo Animals and Wildlife

WEBThe Wild Animal Health Fund has one goal: To optimize the health, welfare, and conservation of zoo animals and wildlife through critical research and studies. We are …

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What's Going on With Turtle Health

WEBThe Wild Animal Health Fund is. Since 2012, we have funded over 16 turtle health studies alone, and over 70 more species. While our focus is not solely on turtles, …

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What Are Zoonotic Diseases

WEBJanuary 20, 2023. Zoonotic diseases are diseases and infections that are naturally transmitted between animals and people. The CDC recognizes over 150 of these …

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How can you help

WEBThe Wild Animal Health Fund is here to help our zoo animals and wildlife. Your support goes to professional veterinary health studies focusing on things like less invasive …

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Animal Health: What's important

WEBWild Animal Health Fund feels the most appropriate answer is F, all the above. We believe that focusing on all the species, and most importantly, the …

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Who is the Wild Animal Health Fund

WEBThe Wild Animal Health Fund, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit, is a program of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians ( AAZV ). WAHF is solely focused on funding …

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Entrapped Bolivian River Dolphins

WEBWithout information on the species health, data on infectious diseases, and contaminants, hinders conservation efforts of river dolphins and the humans and …

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Manatees and Cold Shock: All You Need To Know.

WEBThe gentle, slow-moving manatee (sometimes referred to as “sea cow”) is the iconic wildlife of the Florida rivers and coastal areas. These animals were considered endangered in …

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Relationship with AAZV

WEBBased in Jacksonville, Florida, the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) is a professional association for individuals who apply the principles of comparative …

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Are Your Cats Causing Health Problems For Sea Otters

WEBToxoplasmosis is another threat to sea otters, but is naked to the eye. This parasite, which was only known to reproduce in cats, can cause fatal brain infections and can have …

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Why Are So Many Species of Animals Endangered

WEBWith your help, the Wild Animal Health Fund can fund more medical studies for the zoo animals and wildlife you see pictured. These studies are critical for the survival of …

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2023 Wild Animal Health Fund Approved Research Projects

WEBFeline Panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a highly contagiousvirus that causes fatal gastrointestinal disease, low white blood cell counts, abnormal brain development in …

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Women in Wildlife Research

WEBDr. Laurie Marker is among the inspiring women working hard to save species from extinction. After working at the Wildlife Safari in the U.S. for 16 years, …

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Red pandas are endangered, how can we help them

WEBA relative to both giant pandas and raccoons, these cat-sized cuties are native to Nepal, Northern Myanmar, and Central China. They sleep in the trees, but you can find them …

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AAZV Conference & Wild Animal Health

WEBBy Sydney Kirk, PR and Fundraising Associate, on October 12, 2023. Last month I was a foot away from a clouded leopard and met the most brilliant minds I have …

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2021 Research Projects

WEBSARS CoV-2 referred to as COVID19 has devastated human populations, and threatens agricultural and companion animals as well as wildlife, including endangered species. …

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World Wildlife Day 2024

WEBMarch 3, 2024. March 3rd is World Wildlife Day, a dedicated time to celebrate the animals and plants that call Earth home and the contributions they make to the planet. It’s …

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