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A close up of a Red wolf staring directly as the camera

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service aim to narrow the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, potentially allowing habitat destruction that puts wildlife at risk.
waterscape from Cayuga Lake

For Myanmar refugees in upstate New York, fishing is more than a pastime—it's a vital link to culture, community, and well-being, as explored in a new study by Cornell's Kathryn Fiorella and colleagues.
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The Special Species Symposium, hosted by the Cornell Zoo and Wildlife Society, united passionate individuals to dive into the world of zoo, wildlife, exotic, and conservation medicine.
Speaker Dr. Miel Hostens, stands in front of a lecture hall speaking to attendees

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its second Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine on May 16-18, with the theme “Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact.”
CYCWH members with speaker Marcy Uhart

On March 28, 2025, the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health launched its inaugural Cornell K. Lisa Yang Distinguished Speaker Series, highlighting the center’s commitment to advancing One Health.
J Hunter Reed smiling with mountains in the background

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J. Hunter Reed, MPH, DVM ‘20, entered veterinary school at Cornell University with the goal of becoming a veterinarian for dairy cows. While he focused his clinical training in production animal medicine, his experiences led to a strong interest in population health on a larger scale....
A yellow bird perched on a bird feeder.

As bird flu continues to spread, Dr. Krysten Schuler of the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab offers expert advice on best practices for bird enthusiasts to maintain a safe, healthy feeder this spring.
A greater one-horned rhino soaking in a muddy pool of water

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While conducting fieldwork to safeguard the future of rhinos, Dr. Martin Gilbert, wildlife veterinarian and epidemiologist, encountered this greater one-horned rhino enjoying the water in Chitwan National Park, Nepal.
Several sardines in a basket after fishing

Cornell's Sebastian Heilpern and Kathryn Fiorella provide expert insight on sustainable fish and seafood choices.
Bat hanging upside down

Cornell researcher Raina Plowright and colleagues recently found that habitat disruption and dietary changes in bats can increase their risk of spreading disease.