Wild Animal Health Fund Blog

World Wildlife Day 2024

A group of rockhopper penguins on a rocky shore. Above the text reads, "World Wildlife Day 2024; Connecting People and Planet."

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 important to take a moment to appreciate the beauty and range of life in the world…

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Why Wetlands (And Their Inhabitants) Are Important

A turtle sits on a partially submerged log in a wetland.

In the safety of marsh grass, a frog croaks in the dead of night. An alligator’s all-seeing eyes sit still above the murky water while the rest of his body is submerged below. Deer are grazing not far off on firmer soil and a…

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The Impact of Floridian Development on the White Ibis

A white ibis perches on a tree overlooking a waterway.

The white ibis is one of the most abundant wading birds in Florida. If you’re from the South, there’s a chance you’ve seen a flock of white ibises at a local park or even in your backyard. They’re charming with their unique red beaks…

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Toxoplasmosis Transmitted to Beluga Whales

You’ve probably heard of toxoplasmosis before. It’s a common parasitic disease in cat feces. Toxoplasmosis can lead to lethargy, liver damage, and other forms of sickness. It’s why pregnant women are told to avoid cleaning litter boxes. However, toxoplasmosis has been transmitted to beluga…

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Global Wildlife Conservation Efforts

A marine biologist surveys an ocean with a camera in hand. She is just one the many people that play a role is global wildlife conservation.

Somewhere right now, a wildlife pathologist is working tirelessly in a lab investigating animal diseases. Across the sea, there are veterinarians in Africa saving and protecting species we have all known to love. And, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, biologists sampling and…

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Collaboration is Key to the Wildlife Conservation Puzzle

In the cold northern seas, beluga whales are facing a unique threat. Toxoplasmosis, a parasite transmitted by feline species, has made itself prevalent in the St. Lawrence Estuary. Along the shores, this has led to stranded and deceased whales of a once peaceful population.…

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How Do Zoos Help Animals?

Elephants are just of the animals zoos help. This elephant is in a zoo reaching out towards their keeper.

There are very few places where you can safely experience the diversity of wildlife, learn about the world around you, or help animals threatened with extinction. The only place where you can do all three is at a zoo. The path for zoos to…

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AAZV Conference & Wild Animal Health

A stone pathway with "Nashville Zoo AAZV" projected onto it for the AAZV Conference's Zoo Day, celebrating wild animal health and raising awareness on how to help animals around the globe.

By 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 ever had the pleasure of coming across.   The Wild Animal Health Fund is a…

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Entrapped Bolivian River Dolphins

three endangered bolivian river dolphins swimming together

With the support of the Wild Animal Health Fund, two zoo and wildlife veterinarians were called to assist in a major conservation situation in the Santa Cruz region of Bolivia. Landscapes in this area are rapidly changing due to farming and forest fires. Rivers…

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