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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts separate fact from fiction about this fascinating flying mammal.
Study Finds Mexican Free-Tailed Bats Unlikely To Spread Chagas Disease In Texas
Oct 1, 2024 • 5 min. readTexas A&M researchers found no link between local bats and the parasite responsible for Chagas disease.
Texas A&M Researchers Find That Aoudad, Bighorn Sheep Share Respiratory Pathogens
Aug 22, 2024 • 4 min. readBoth species may contribute to disease recirculation among each other’s populations, and diseases that have already devastated bighorns could be present in aoudad with unknown effects.
A Texas A&M doctoral student and the Rhisotope Project team up to use radioisotopes to protect endangered rhinos from poachers.
A Texas A&M research collaboration uncovers the role of DNA in how well domestic rabbits can “rewild.”
Students Gather Data On Campus Squirrels As Part Of Urban Wildlife Research Effort
Apr 24, 2024 • 5 min. readThe ongoing project will provide undergraduate wildlife students with hands-on field experience while yielding important insights into the animals’ behaviors.
Australian Timor Ponies Have Genetic Diversity Necessary For Breeding Program, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Mar 13, 2024 • 3 min. readThe tropical breed may prove vital to Australia as global warming continues to cause climate changes.
Bat ‘Nightclubs’ May Be The Key To Solving The Next Pandemic
Feb 20, 2024 • 4 min. readThe evolution of viral tolerance in Myotis bats may help scientists prevent future pandemics, say researchers at Texas A&M.
Texas A&M Veterinarians Create New Strategies For Treating Ear Issues In Kangaroos
Jan 18, 2024 • 6 min. readWhen Diego the kangaroo needed treatment for an ear condition, his veterinary team had to start from scratch because of the minimal information published about ear issues in kangaroos.
Texas A&M Researchers Develop Comprehensive Genetic Map For Bison, Discover Gene Responsible For Albinism
Nov 20, 2023 • 5 min. readThe discovery marks the first time anyone has determined the gene mutation responsible for an observable trait in bison.