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As you prepare for the holidays, it is important to keep your pet's health and safety top of mind. Dr. Leni Kaplan, a companion animal veterinarian at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares some preparation tips to help keep your furry friends safe and healthy this holiday season.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

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Global wildlife population declined sixty percent over the past four decades, according to the Living Planet Report 2018, released this week by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Amanda Rodewald says the report should be considered as a warning for people to change habits before making our planet unsuitable for people, too. Steven Osofsky says while using nature’s resources at a rapid rate may help global societies flourish now, we face significant negative impacts over time.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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While Halloween means fun for most people, it may cause a fright for our animal friends. Dr. Katherine Houpt, professor emeritus of behavior medicine at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Leni Kaplan, clinician with the Cornell Hospital for Animals, offer advice on how to help your pets have a healthy and stress-free Halloween.

Veterinary Medicine

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Blue-green algae is returning to New York waterways and poses a deadly risk to humans as well as animals. Karyn Bischoff, toxicologist at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains the dangers and advises livestock and pet owners to be vigilant in avoiding contaminated areas.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Steven Osofsky, the Jay Hyman Professor of Wildlife Health and Health Policy at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, comments on U.S. Department of the Interior's new interpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine

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Steven Osofsky, the Jay Hyman Professor of Wildlife Health and Health Policy at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine comments on the death of the last remaining male northern white rhino.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Veterinary Medicine

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

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Sara Childs-Sanford, chief of service at Cornell University's Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center, explains what you should do – and not do – if you find a baby animal in your yard or neighborhood.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine

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In honor of National Dental Health Month, Bethany Wright, licensed veterinary technician with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s dentistry and oral surgery, provides some suggestions to set you and your pets up for a bright smile.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine

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Natalie Bazarova, associate professor of communication at Cornell University and director of the Social Media Lab, comments on the controversy surrounding Facebook's data policies.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Charles Greene, professor of oceanography at Cornell University, comments on endangered North Atlantic right whales and the dangers they face in migrating further north.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Agriculture and Life Sciences

Engineering

Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future

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