New research from the University of Minnesota upends long-held understanding about how wolves, bears and cougars — three of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic carnivores — compete for prey.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in zoo gorillas, but its origins remain unknown. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, in collaboration with national and international partners, studied the trillions of microbes that live in the gastrointestinal tracts of gorillas to find out if there’s a link between the gut microbiome and heart disease.
During pet dental health month, Dr. Jennifer Kelley, an assistant professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery in the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine, shares ways to support your pet’s dental health.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week begins Monday, February 24. It’s a time to learn about the spread of invasive species, the potential threat they pose to our ecosystems and resources, and the work researchers are doing to find solutions.
