VIEW is Starting Off the New Year Strong
While the world undergoes many changes, we remain committed to protecting native species in their natural habitats and to integrating wildlife health into the fabric of conservation. We’re already busy with a range of exciting new and ongoing projects. Our Executive Director, Dr. Deborah McCauley, recently attended the 2025 Rewilding Conference in Cambridge, and we awarded scholarships to students from the University Rwanda for a project on antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria among elephants and rhinoceroses. In addition, Dr. Jennifer Yu has some exciting updates: in late February, she will travel to Southeast Asia to meet local project partners, transport supplies, and prepare to kick-start elephant field sampling activities. Then, in March, she will head to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston to complete laboratory analysis of elephant blood samples at Dr. Paul Ling’s lab.
Sydney Watts collaring cow elk in the Greater Yellowstone region with Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Meanwhile, while many of you are keeping warm indoors, VIEW’s pre-veterinary intern, Sydney Watts, has been braving the bitter cold alongside regional wildlife biologists from Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP). They have been collaring elk just north of Yellowstone as part of an ongoing study to track movement patterns in Montana’s increasingly populated regions. By collaring cow elk in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, FWP can monitor where this particular herd spends its time. The elk were initially captured using clover traps, sedated for safe handling, and then closely monitored as their collars were fitted. Through this hands-on experience, Sydney has honed her skills in key field conservation techniques and looks forward to further refining them. We’re excited to share more about these projects in the coming year. Stay tuned for updates and follow us on social media for the latest news!
VIEW Vet, Dr. Jennifer Yu, Awarded 2-Year Wildlife Health Training Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jennifer Yu has been awarded a 2-year Wildlife Health Training Fellowship funded by the Morris Animal Foundation. This prestigious fellowship supports her PhD research in Wildlife Epidemiology at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where she is investigating Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV), the leading cause of death among young elephant calves in western zoos. Dr. Yu’s project aims to better understand the impact and epidemiology of this deadly disease in select Asian elephant range countries, addressing a critical gap in both our knowledge and diagnostic capacity. We extend our gratitude to the Morris Animal Foundation for making this important study possible.
Check Out Our 2024 Annual Report
We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! Over the past year, we’ve made a significant impact on projects across three continents. With the support of our partners and generous donors, we’ve achieved a truly global reach. [Read Now]
VIEW and the University of Rwanda Award Scholarships to Two Rising Wildlife Vet Leaders
VIEW is proud to announce scholarship awards to two outstanding young veterinary students: Mr. Emmanuel Nyandwi and Mr. Emmanuel Tuyishime. [Read Now]
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