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Ethical Discussions

Opinion: The Value of a Common Cottontail

Wildlife veterinarians may be expected to treat animals even when they have little benefit to society, such as a common cottontail rabbit. María Juarez (’21) discusses her philosophical take on when veterinarians should treat these animals.

The Bioethics of Wildlife Intervention

Elvina Yau (’20) conducted research on cheetah nutrition in Namibia, Africa as part of her Expanding Horizons Summer 2018 project. With the experiences acquired, she discusses the bioethics of wildlife intervention. Check out Elvina’s personal blog at Elvina The Explorer!