Zoo Science
Here are a few my zoo's most recent contributions to the world of Science, that I'm aware of. I know there is other ongoing research which isn't published or publicized yet.
Passive transfer of Maternal Antibodies to West Nile Virus in [two species of] flamingo chicks. My former boss and my current boss determined a passive transfer of the West Nile Vaccine antibodies from mother to chick.
Material support and lab expertise to help a critical population of the endangered Blanding's Turtle in Massachusetts, by hospital and zookeeper staff.
Ongoing research in primate behavior being done by Harvard, using Zoo New England's gorilla collection.
Research and conservation on chytrid fungus affecting amphibians, including material support and husbandry expertise supplied by the zoo to save the critically endangered Panama golden frog.
Passive transfer of Maternal Antibodies to West Nile Virus in [two species of] flamingo chicks. My former boss and my current boss determined a passive transfer of the West Nile Vaccine antibodies from mother to chick.
Material support and lab expertise to help a critical population of the endangered Blanding's Turtle in Massachusetts, by hospital and zookeeper staff.
Ongoing research in primate behavior being done by Harvard, using Zoo New England's gorilla collection.
Research and conservation on chytrid fungus affecting amphibians, including material support and husbandry expertise supplied by the zoo to save the critically endangered Panama golden frog.