On Saturday six speakers shared their experiences addressing issues related to conservation, wildlife, and one health. The topics were wide-ranging, covering conservation of endangered species, zoo animal nutrition, plastic waste, and honeybee health. For every topic the speakers highlighted the importance of wildlife health and the role of the veterinarian. Continue reading 
Many people choose to use poisons or rodenticides, such as warfarin, as a solution to rodent pests. Warfarin is an anticoagulant, which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. If an animal eats enough of this rodenticide toxin, they may die within days. A turkey vulture presented to the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center last year with presumed rodenticide toxicity from a poisoned meal. Third year student Lauren Jacobs discusses the case and reminds readers that rodenticides can be harmful to pets, children, and wildlife. Continue reading 
As the weather gets warmer and so do the critters’ affections, we’re about to experience a multitude of babies! Spring is a’comin’, and we should all be prepared! You’re playing/gardening/napping outside, and you spot a baby deer/squirrel/bunny/bird! You watch for a minute, and he looks all alone… he’s awful cute, and you start to worry. “How do I help this precious fluff?” you ask. Emily MacArthur, veterinary student and wildlife rehabilitator, reviews some simple tips for deciding whether that baby animal you found is hurt, what to do, and who to call. Continue reading 
Welcome to the WildLIFE blog!
WildLIFE is a new, student-run resource for prospective applicants and current veterinary students to share and learn about the amazing opportunities in zoo and wildlife medicine at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. This field is wild!
We've compiled information about the DVM Curriculum and overviews of many of the zoo and wildlife opportunities at the College. Through Expanding Horizons, Engaged Cornell, AQUAVET, the NY State Diagnostic Lab, personalized research projects, and more, Cornell veterinary students are gaining experience across many different areas of zoological and wildlife medicine. This is your chance to read first-hand accounts written by current veterinary students about their amazing experiences! We also maintain an updated list of lectures, symposia, and other events happening on campus that might pique your interest.
Stay tuned on Wednesdays for regular posts of original content by our students! Click "Featured Posts" in the top menu bar to read all of our students' posts.
With one of the highest rates of biodiversity in the world, Costa Rica is a fascinating place to visit, especially if you are interested in wildlife. Get a glimpse of their sea turtle conservation project through veterinary student Victoria Albano’s recount of her experience at Ostional’s National Wildlife Refuge! Continue reading
Veterinary student Jonah Marion helped fellow veterinary students experience first-hand the wonders of the spotted salamander migration. Learn about this phenomenon, and consider it for your next adventure! Continue reading
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Go on an adventure in our own backyard here in New York State as Bryan Clifford describes the many projects that he assisted in while working with the NYS Wildlife Health Program. From working with hellbender salamanders, white tailed deer fawns and timber rattlesnakes in the field, to conducting necropsies at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Bryan describes how he learned that being a wildlife veterinarian doesn’t just involve field work and hands-on animal experience, but also relies on research, surveillance, and field biologists. Continue reading
What: Tropical Biology and Conservation will host Dr. Amanda Rodewald, the Director of Conservation Science at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Garvin Professor in Natural Resources who has worked extensively with bird and biodiversity conservation in Latin American agroecosystems.
Pizza and beverages provided from 5:00-5:15 PM, the talk begins at 5:15 PM and a discussion follows.
When: April 11, 5pm
Where: Emerson Hall, room 135 Continue reading
What: ZAWS will host their Shark Necropsy Lab, led by Dr. Willy Bemis, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology here at Cornell. Dr. Bemis studies the anatomy, development, and evolutionary relationships of fossil and living fishes including sharks, lungfishes, coelacanths, bowfins, sturgeons and paddlefishes. This lab is only open to 20 DUES PAYING MEMBERS.
When: April 10th, 4-6 pm
Where: Belinski Wet Lab Continue reading
What: ZAWS be hosting David Brown, an award-winning cinematographer, to teach a course in wildlife photography/cinematography and visual storytelling, including its importance in wildlife conservation. The course will be taught in two 2-hour sessions. To get the most out of the course you should attend both lectures, but if you can only attend one that is okay.
When: April 10th and April 18th, 6-8pm
Where: Lecture Hall Floor, the vet school Continue reading
Second year veterinary student Mary Nasr shares about her wildlife learning experiences during the SAVMA Symposium 2018 held at University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary college, PennVet. Continue reading
What: Ruth Bennett will be presenting a seminar entitled “Linking migratory bird conservation with agroforestry and coffee cultivation in Latin America.” This is co-sponsored by IP-CALS and Tropical Biology and Conservation.
When: Wednesday, March 28, 12:20-1:20 pm
Where: Emerson Hall 135 Continue reading
Second year veterinary student Mary Nasr gives us a glimpse of a day in the life of a zoo veterinarian by talking about her summer experience in the Staten Island Zoo. She also talks about the importance of understanding animal behavior in zoo medicine. Continue reading
