Why Are Killer Whales Harassing and Killing Porpoises Without Eating Them?
Why do killer whales harass porpoises without eating them? Scientists from UC Davis' SeaDoc Society and Wild Orca investigate a perplexing behavior.
View ArticleCity and Highway Lights Threaten Mountain Lion Habitats
Artificial light pollution at night threatens mountain lion habitat, making it a factor to consider for wildlife crossings and land use, finds UC Davis study.
View ArticleThree Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued in San Diego
Three orphaned mountain lion cubs were recently rescued by theUniversity of California, Davis' Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and the California Department of...
View ArticleWhale-SETI: Humpback Whale Encounter Reveals Potential for Non-Human...
A team of scientists from the SETI Institute, the University of California, Davis and the Alaska Whale Foundation had a close encounter with a non-human (aquatic) intelligence. The Whale-SETI team has...
View ArticleElephant Seal Die-off in Argentina Caused by Bird Flu
Avian influenza, or bird flu, caused the die-off of thousands of elephant seals in Argentina, reports researchers from UC Davis and Wildlife Conservation Society.
View ArticleUC Davis Establishes Bird Flight Research Center
By studying birds of prey in flight, a new lab at the UC Davis California Raptor Center will give insight into designing drones and treating injured birds.
View ArticleAvian Influenza Virus Is Adapting to Spread to Marine Mammals
Avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, finds a study from UC Davis and partners in Argentina.
View ArticleUC Davis Ranks Near Top of World in 2 Subjects
UC Davis continues to be recognized for its global leadership in the fields of veterinary science, and agriculture and forestry, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, released April 9.
View ArticleUC Davis Opens Center for Advanced Veterinary Surgery
UC Davis opens the Center for Advanced Veterinary Surgery for animals with injuries or disorders of the bones and joints.
View ArticleAvian Influenza Status Update
An interactive poultry map and on-the-ground monitoring help UC Davis scientists track the unprecedented expansion of avian flu among wildlife, poultry and other species.
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UC Davis Students’ Seizure-Predicting Device Wins Top Prize at Big Bang!...
Members of the Big Bang! finalist teams surround the winning team, EpiSense.
View ArticleH5N1 Is Increasingly Adapting to Mammals
Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses are adapting to mammals in new ways that could have global consequences. UC Davis study finds clear evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission.
View ArticleNew NSF Center for Pandemic Insights
UC Davis to lead NSF Center for Pandemic Insights with $18M in funding, blending expertise from across the U.S. and 4 UC Davis powerhouse schools and colleges.
View ArticleGenetic Rescue for Rare Red Foxes?
A UC Davis study shows inbreeding is affecting Lassen's small, isolated red fox population. Genetic rescue could be a viable option for their recovery.
View ArticlePeregrine Falcon Nox Healed and Flying Free
Nox, a peregrine falcon of UC Berkeley web cam fame, was released to the wild Oct. 18 after recovering from wing surgery at UC Davis and its California Raptor Center.
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