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	Evolution And Climate Intensify West Nile Virus Transmission - July, 2008 Current research shows Global Warming helped a new strain of West Nile virus invade and spread across North America.
	Forest Research for the 21st Century - July, 2008 Wildlife Trust partner scientist Dr. Raman Sukumar, the world's leading authority on Asian elephant conservation, discusses forest sustainability and research.
	Evaluating Risk and Striving for Survival, African Wild Equids and Jackals - July, 2008 Dr. Patricia D. Moehlman reports on the current threats and continued conservation efforts in zebras, asses, horses, and jackal preservation.

2008
June
	Belize: Gales Point Relief Please help us with a donation to rebuild from the devastation.
	West African Manatee Conservation in Gabon, West Africa Wildlife Trust scientist, Lucy Keith, is conducting a multi-year, collaborative project on the least understood member of the manatee family.
	Spring Into Action! Show your support for the protection of Florida's Springs, purchase the *"Protect Florida Springs"* specialty license plate today!
May
	ECO-Preneuring Wildlife Trust helps create economic opportunity in Dominican Republic.
	North Atlantic Right Whale Update Wildlife Trust's aerial survey teams monitor nineteen right whale calves this season!
	Where The Wild Things Are! A Wildlife Trust expedition to India gives avid conservationists an experience of a lifetime.
April
	Emerging Infectious Disease Hotspots Q&A A conversation with Dr. Peter Daszak about his latest research.
	An Evening of Flora, Fauna and Flamingoes Join us for an evening of cocktails and creatures on May 8, 2008 at Steinway Hall. RSVP now!
	Wildlife Trust's Evening of Flora, Fauna and Flamingoes Auction Catalogue Bidding has already begun on these exciting auction items.
March
	Conservation Medicine, Up Close & Personal A recent Wildlife Trust expedition to Mexico gives avid conservationists hands-on experience.
February
	Scientists Create First Map of Global Emerging Disease Hotspots NEW YORK, NY, February 21, 2008 - In a paper published by the leading scientific journal Nature, scientists at the Consortium for Conservation Medicine (CCM) Wildlife Trust New York, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), Columbia University (New York) and the University of Georgia have announced a major breakthrough in the understanding of what causes diseases like HIV/AIDS and SARS to emerge, and how to further predict and prevent future devastating pandemics by plotting a global map of "Emerging Disease Hotspots."
	Wildlife Trust Alliance Scientist Honored Laury Cullen, Jr. works to conserve and restore fragmented landscapes in Brazil.
January
	At the Edge of the Sea Wildlife Trust's Aquatic Conservation Program scientists head to Crystal River, Florida to monitor and track manatees
2007
December
	A Message from the President of Wildlife Trust
November
	Poultry Antibiotics May Not Be Effective An estimated 70 percent of all antibiotics sold in the U.S. are used on farms - tune into Mary Pearl's latest interview with Leonard Lopate to learn more.
	Scientists Urge Immediate Action Save Tasmanian Devil From Extinction
	Thanksgiving Coffee contributes proceeds to support Wildlife Trust's bat conservation efforts.
October
	Wildlife Trust's International Conservation Awards Gala and Auction Bidding has already begun on exciting auction items, including trips with Wildlife Trust scientists!
	Wildlife Trust Celebrates Philanthropy and Innovation Annual International Conservation Awards Gala & Auction Honors The Cullman Family and Dr. Rodrigo Medellín
	Spotlight on Fauna Australis Wildlife Trust Alliance member Fauna Australis promotes wildlife conservation, Conservation Medicine and animal welfare science in Chile.
September
	WNYC's Leonard Lopate Show Mary C. Pearl and Jon Paul Rodriguez joined Leonard Lopate to discuss the Wildlife Trust Alliance authored article "The Globalization of Conservation: A View from the South" which recently appeared in Science.
	This Month in Discover Magazine Read Mary Pearl's latest article about antibiotic use on farms.
	Wildlife Trust Receives Grant from Nature's Path Foods for Environmental Education
August
	Conquering the Green Divide Science magazine features article authored by Wildlife Trust Alliance scientists.
	The Wildlife Trust Internship Program An Insider's Look
	Wildlife Trust Alliance Scientist Recognized with Prestigious Conservation Award
	Download The Wildlife Trust Alliance Brochure A global voice for local conservation scientists.
July
	Advancing Asian Elephant Conservation A conversation with Dr. Raman Sukumar, a leading expert on Asian elephants and Wildlife Trust Alliance partner.
	Spotlight on Cuban Wetland Conservation The largest wetland in the Caribbean, Zapata Swamp provides critical habitat for a myriad of species.
	Double-crested Cormorants Double-crested Cormorants making their home in New York Harbor.
June
	Wildlife Trust Alliance Scientists Win Prestigious Whitley Awards Wildlife Trust Alliance members Luis Aguirre and Cristián Bonacic were both recognized at the 2007 Whitley Awards held in London on May 10th.
	Saving Nature Together! Wildlife Trust's annual campaign ends June 30, 2007. Your gift can make a real difference!
	West Nile Virus Depletes Bird Species From Coast To Coast USA Today reported on new West Nile virus research conducted by scientists at the Consortium for Conservation Medicine based at Wildlife Trust and their partners. Read the article
May
	Wildlife Trust's Belize Manatee Conservation Program As part of Wildlife Trust's long-term efforts to protect the threatened Antillean manatee, every year our scientists head a manatee round-up to monitor, measure and tag these gentle marine creatures.
	Spotlight on Provita Wildlife Trust Alliance partner, Provita, studies the impacts of the wildlife trade, overfishing and land-use changes in threatened habitats of Venezuela.
	Galapagos report: CEOs, scientists, and a very cool trip Read Dr. Mary Pearl's blog entries from her recent trip to the Galapagos where she hosted a floating seminar on the future of freshwater.
April
	Newsweek Shines the Spotlight on Leadership and the Environment. In an article highlighting 12 environmental leaders, Dr. Mary C. Pearl discusses the importance of Conservation Medicine and the spread of emerging diseases.
	In Search Of: The Manatee Monitoring Manatee Health in the Wild
	Spotlight on BIOTA Wildlife Trust Alliance partner, BIOTA, is dedicated to promoting the conservation of Bolivian biodiversity and ecosystems.
March
	*This Month in Discover* Magazine!** Read Mary Pearl's latest article about the hidden dangers of wildlife trade and exotic pets.
	Wildlife Trust Scientists Given Toughbook Computers from Panasonic The donation helps support Wildlife Trust's important work around the world.
	An Elephant's Journey Wildlife Trust Alliance project leader, Dr. Pruthu Fernando has studied elephants for almost a decade.
February
	Getting Whale Conservation Right Right whales are on the brink of extinction, but a new technology and a new conservation effort may save them.
	Florida's Specialty License Plates Wildlife Trust is raising awareness about protecting Florida's natural springs through a specialty license plate program.
January
	Wildlife Trust Alliance Members of the Wildlife Trust Alliance met in Venezuela the week of December 4th in order to create a joint action plan for 2007.
	Wildlife Trust Alliance Member Wins Ford Prize in Brazil Suzana Padua given prize for her pioneering work in environmental education.
2006
December
	A Message from the President Looking back over the past year...
	Discover - Natural Selections This month in Natural Selections, Ecologists in Sri Lanka assess the impact of the 2004 tsunami.
	New Research Predicts U.S. Entry Of H5N1 Avian Influenza Scientists Uncover Emerging Disease Pathways and Causes
November
	Discover - Natural Selections This month in Discover magazine: Roaming Free in the DMZ - War can sometimes establish unexpected havens for wildlife.
	Wildlife Trust's Awards Gala and Auction Honoring Virginia Busch of the Sea World & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.
	Indonesia and Agroecosystems Dr. Damayanti Buchori recognized for her work in Indonesia
October
	Discover - Natural Selections This month in Discover magazine Mary Pearl discusses unique methods used to save wild species from extinction.
	Top Honor Wildlife Trust Alliance scientist, Dr. Raman Sukumar, is recognized for his research on Asian elephants.
	Raising Awareness Dr. Alonso Aguirre, Vice President for Conservation Medicine at Wildlife Trust, reveals the hazards of consuming sea turtle meat in an article published by Science News.
	Wildlife Trust's Awards Gala and Auction Honoring Virginia Busch of the Sea World & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Start the bidding now....
September
	Discover - Natural Selections We are proud to announce that Mary Pearl has become a contributing writer for Discover magazine with a new monthly column entitled Natural Selections.
	"Green Oscar" Winners Prestigious Whitley Awards are presented to outstanding nature conservationists around the world.
	Wildlife Trust honors two Hudson Valley conservation champions on October 22, 2006... WT Awards Gala Co-Chaired by Actor Paul Sorvino
	New Executive VP of External Relations Wildlife Trust Announces Thomas M. Exton as Executive Vice President of External Relations.
August
	Hazards Associated with the Consumption of Sea Turtle Meat and Eggs Sea turtle products are common food items for many communities worldwide, despite national regulations in some countries prohibiting such consumption.
	Philanthropy at Work! At Wildlife Trust we love to hear from our supporters - this month we'd like to share a story about two aspiring philanthropists.
	Edge of the Sea Wildlife Trust's Edge of the Sea Program was created in 2001 to address urgent conservation issues in coastal areas. The program strives to promote better management of coastal habitats.
July
	Clues on West Nile Sought at Local Bird Paradises The Washington Post featured an article on the latest West Nile virus research conducted by the Consortium for Conservation Medicine at Wildlife Trust. Highlighted in the article were our very own A. Marm Kilpatrick and Peter Daszak.
	Conserving Antillean Manatees in Belize Nicole Auil, Belize Program Manager and Conservation Biologist for Wildlife Trust's Edge of the Sea Aquatic Conservation Program, has been studying Antillean Manatees for over 9 years.
	Giving Thanks to the Thanksgiving Coffee Company! Founded in 1972, Thanksgiving Coffee is a pioneer in the Fair Trade Coffee movement.
	The Consortium for Conservation Medicine at Wildlife Trust journeyed to China to collaborate with Chinese scientists on joint approaches to emerging diseases.
June
	Wildlife Trust Alliance Research on Corridors Offers Pathways to Survival While protected areas are helpful, wildlife corridors that link habitat fragments offer survival in landscapes heavily impacted by humans.
	American Robins are the Primary Host of West Nile Virus in the Northeast USA Scientists at the Consortium for Conservation Medicine, the New York State Dept. of Health and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center have shown that American Robins are the primary host of West Nile virus in the Northeast.
	On May 20, 2006, Dr. Mary C. Pearl Gave the Commencement Address at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. At the ceremony on the campus green overlooking the Hudson River, Dr. Pearl was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree.
	Dr. Mary C. Pearl Lectures at Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus, Ohio - Mike Foley of NPR interviewed Dr. Pearl about Conservation Medicine and the health of the environment.
May
	Wildlife Trust International Conservation Awards The event included exciting silent and live auction items and a live performance by Disney entertainers.
	New Findings Provide Hope in Fight Against Amphibian Declines Amphibian populations have been declining rapidly around the world, with species disappearing in the USA, Europe, Central and South America, and Australia. In a special issue on amphibian declines, EcoHealth publishes papers that may hold clues to combating this serious global problem.
	The Real Bat Man Story Jonathan Epstein, scientist at Wildlife Trust's Consortium for Conservation Medicine, explains in an article recently printed in the Boston Globe that both bats and humans are responsible for the spread of certain deadly diseases.
	Not Out of the Woods Just Yet Our forests are the heart of our environmental support system. And yet, in the 36 years that have passed since the first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, we have lost more than one billion acres of forest, with no end in sight.
	Where do Franciscana Dolphins Call Home? Senior Project Leader Pablo Bordino, Director of AquaMarina in Argentina, has been studying this mysterious dolphin since 1992 and is one of the world's authorities on the species.
April
	Wildlife Trust's International Conservation Awards Gala May 1, 2006 Bidding has already begun on exciting auction items, including trips with Wildlife Trust scientists!
	Harbor Herons - Sentinel Species Between 1997 and 2001, herons completely vanished from three islands that had previously hosted more than 1,500 nests.
	Meet Dr. Susan Elbin Dr. Elbin oversees a program created to demonstrate the links between human-induced environmental change, biodiversity and health.
	Joanna Burger's 40-year Study of Toxins in Seabirds These findings raise an alarm that lead pollution poses a threat to seabirds as well as other fish-eating animals, including people.
March
	Light shed on West Nile Virus A shift in the feeding behavior of Culex mosquitoes helps explain the rising incidence of West Nile virus in North America.
	Wildlife Trust Launches New Magazine Watch your mailbox for the premiere issue of our new Wildlife Trust magazine, which will showcase the top news about our research around the world, along with feature stories about our scientists and specific projects.
	Global Disease Plaguing Endangered Sea Turtles These tumored turtles are telling us that something is happening to the oceans and we need to pay attention to the consequences of our actions.
February
	Clarion Call for Amphibians Four Experts Discuss the Crises, the first Amphibian Summit, the Deadly Chytrid Fungus and a New Pilot Program
	Mo the Manatee Biologists have given Mo the manatee many monikers since his first capture as an orphan in 1994: "wayward," "unlucky," "elusive" and "pioneer," among them. Read more to learn why Wildlife Trust research scientist Monica Ross is hoping that he's on the adventure of his life following his third release in August 2005.
	IPÊ's "Coffee with Forest" Project Wins Top Award IPÊ, our WT Alliance member in Brazil, was awarded the Bank of Brazil Foundation's Social Technology Prize for its "Coffee with Forest" project: Creating food sufficiency and ecological biodiversity.
	EcoHealth Completes Second Year EcoHealth, the premier quarterly, peer-reviewed journal focusing on Conservation Medicine, human health and ecosystem sustainability, celebrated the completion of its second year of publication.
January
	Facts About Avian Flu The Wildlife Trust Avian Influenza fact sheet has been developed with the urban ecologist in mind, but the precautions outlined in this fact sheet apply to others working with wild birds, either in the United States or other locations, globally.
	Rediscovering the Guanaco in the Paraguay Chaco The elusive guanaco of the Gran Chaco of Paraguay has achieved an almost mythic status. Does it really exist or is it the stuff of legend? Conservationists now have reason to celebrate as evidence proves that this subspecies of guanaco lives in the harsh desert of Paraguay's Gran Chaco.
	2005 Media Highlights From the pages of Newsweek, The Economist, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report, to National Geographic, Science, Grist, and all manner of television, radio and Internet coverage, the work of Wildlife Trust scientists received top attention in 2005.
	A Life at the Edge of the Sea Dr. Buddy Powell's first encounter with manatees proved more frightening than foretelling. But curiosity conquered fear for the six-year-old, and a passion for manatees and dugongs endures more than four decades later.
2005
December
	Wildlife Paparazzi: Trapping the Eastern Coyote on Celluloid Dr. Susan Elbin, Director of the New York Bioscape Initiative, discusses coyotes, camera traps, human-wildlife conflicts, and the benefits of community education.
	SEANET Call for Volunteers Want to be part of a network of more than 60 seabird and ecological health organizations and over 300 citizen-scientists who collect monthly beached bird surveys for a GIS-based repository? Read more to learn about upcoming training opportunities and threats to the health of seabirds and coastal ecosystems.
	WT's Aquatic Conservation Program Our Edge of the Sea program strives to promote better management of coastal habitats to help insure that ecosystems remain intact, endangered species survive, and coastal people benefit from their lives at the edge of the sea.
	Marm Kilpatrick Returns from Five-Month Study of West Nile Virus Marm Kilpatrick, disease ecologist with the Consortium for Conservation Medicine at Wildlife Trust, recently returned from a five-month field study that involved trapping and testing birds and mosquitoes for West Nile virus at nine sites in Maryland and Washington D.C.
November
	Public Health and Conservation vs. Eradication When a species is proven to be the source of a disease, the impulse is to eradicate the species, when prevention is the most effective and economical way to protect people. Public health and conservation are not in conflict. In fact, public health and conservation are mutually beneficial.
	The New York Bioscape Initiative This collaborative initiative brought together scientists, health professionals, natural resource managers and citizens to affect regional environmental thinking by illustrating the connections between health, biodiversity, sustainability and sense of place.
	Dr. Scott Newman Begins Three-year Research on the Marbled Murrelet of Port Snettisham, Alaska In the Lower 48, the Marbled Murrelet is an endangered species, suffering from habitat fragmentation and degradation. But in Port Snettisham, Alaska, the Murrelet population seems to be thriving.
September
	The Hudson River Mute Swan Project Mute Swans are typically seen swimming in the moats of ancient English castles ... and along the Hudson River. The pleasing sight of these graceful, large-bodied birds potentially comes at a high ecological cost.
	Peconic Bay Winery to Host Benefit for Sea Turtle Project Fine wines and celebrity chefs will offer a toast to winter as juvenile sea turtles leave the Peconic Bay for warmer waters. Read more about the Peconic Bay Sea Turtle Project and the benefit.
	BEHF Small Grants Program Deadline: November 15 WT takes great pride in supporting fledgling conservation projects through our Biodiversity, Ecology and Health Fund, where even modest funding can make a substantial impact.
	Wildlife Trust Has a New Habitat Sustainability Issues Drive Renovation of New Offices. WT's new offices in NYC offer 10,000-square feet of efficient office space, plus a private terrace overlooking the Hudson River. The offices also provide a model of sustainability at the heart of a renovation.
	Internships Offer Mentoring, Networking and Strong Science This summer, five interns on break from college worked closely with WT scientists in New York and Alaska. All of the projects for the interns offered a strong focus on conservation medicine.
	Aguirre to Chair the WAWV Alonso Aguirre, VP for Conservation Medicine at WT, has been elected to serve a four-year term as Chairman of the World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, which has more than 300 members in 50 countries.
	Dr. Jonathan Epstein Returns from Studies of Nipah Virus in Malaysia Dr. Jonathan Epstein, Senior Research Scientist with the Consortium for Conservation Medicine , based at Wildlife Trust, recently returned from Malaysia, where he works closely with Malaysian, American and Australian Scientists on a large international, collaborative study of the ecology of Nipah virus in Malaysia, funded by the National Institutes of Health.
August
	WT Appoints Andrew Taber as Executive Vice President for Programs WT is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Taber as Executive Vice President for Programs. In his new role, Dr. Taber will advance the work of the Wildlife Trust Alliance, a network of 12 science-based, international conservation organizations that have banded together to provide a framework for collaborative research, evaluation, accreditation, and policy analysis and recommendations.
	Alonso Aguirre Provides Keynote Address at New Zealand Symposium for Conservation Medicine The health of humans, animals and the environment are connected, and changes to one can be catastrophic to all. The natural evolution of pathogens is being sped up and in some cases, short-circuited by human activity, with deadly results," Aguirre says.
	Hurricanes and Emerging Plant Diseases Everyone knows the damage that hurricanes wreak on human life and infrastructure. Fewer know about the dangers of this destructive force on plant health and plant security.
	West Nile Virus: A Time Bomb in Mexico Join WT in exploring the implications of West Nile Virus in Mexico in this recent Conversus magazine article, along with an interview with Dr. Alonso Aguirre.
July
	2005 Heroes of the Sea Award Jennifer Mattei is the recipient of the 2005 Heroes of the Sea Award for her work in championing the survival of horseshoe crabs. The award honors the lives of WT North Atlantic right whale team members who died during an aerial survey in 2003.
	In Search of the North Atlantic Right Whale Days begin very early for WT scientists completing aerial surveys in search of the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Read more for a virtual day in the plane.
	News from Fauna Australis Cristian Bonacic, director of Fauna Australis in Santiago, discusses the endangered huemel - a flagship species of Chile - and the new masters program designed to produce tomorrow's leaders in conservation.
June
	Alliance Gathering in Brazil Nurtures Collaboration, Ideas, Laughter, and Inspired Plans. The Wildlife Trust Alliance meeting in Brazil inspired informal discussions, hikes in the cerrado, and exciting plans for international collaboration in the months ahead.
	WT Scientist Wins Whitley Award A packed audience at the Royal Geographic Society watched as WT scientist Nicole Auil was awarded a 2005 Whitley Award by HRH The Princess Royal, in recognition of her work to conserve Belize's Antillean manatees.
	WT Team Achieves Scientific "First WT led an international team in "tagging" Franciscana dolphins in Bahia Samborombon, Argentina, the first time this has been achieved for the species.
	Philanthropy at its Best The School at Columbia's "Saving Lives Roundtable" Presents Check to Wildlife Trust
May
	Reader's Digest Names WT "Best Wildlife Charity As part of its 2005 "America's 100 Best" issue, Wildlife Trust was selected, in part, for our aquatic conservation program: Edge of the Sea.
	It Takes More than Good Science to Save a Species A straightforward research question grew into an applied conservation strategy to help protect natural areas. After 14 years, the greening continues.
	WT Scientist Receives Overbrook Foundation Grant Dr. Alonso Aguirre recently was awarded a significant grant from the Overbrook Foundation, to continue - and expand - his conservation medicine efforts in the biospheres of Mexico.
April
	A Giant's Tryst With Survival The Asiatic elephant has been the icon of Asia's culture for centuries. But, as an icon of its biological wealth, it has a better chance of survival. Read more about the challenges and complexities of elephant conservation.
	Dr. Rodrigo Medellín: Rock Star of Bat Conservation WT Alliance scientist Rodrigo Medellín discusses bat conservation and education efforts, the alarming declines in bat populations, and how the Great 64,000 Peso Contest started it all for one curious, 12-year-old boy.
	An Evening with Paul Sorvino Please join us May 21st for a celebration of dining, music and dancing, with a silent auction, all to benefit the work of Wildlife Trust's New York Bioscape Initiative and the Sorvino Asthma Foundation.
	2nd Annual International Award Gala to Honor Scientist On May 5, Wildlife Trust will celebrate "An Evening in India," to honor Madhav Gadgil, Ph.D., who has contributed to the conservation success of WT.
March
	Prithiviraj Fernando Studies Ecological Damage of Tsunami in Yala National Park WT scientist Prithiviraj Fernando, a native Sri Lankan, is studying the tsunami's impact on the ecosystems of Yala National Park. His goal is to document the impact of the tsunami and monitor the process of recovery, so that we may better understand the role of such natural disasters in shaping nature.
	WT Scientists Pioneer Emerging Field of Conservation Medicine Much like the canary in the mineshaft, amphibians, because of their vulnerability to environmental change, often reveal the initial effects of environmental degradation.
February
	Let's go Manatee Tracking! WT conservation biologist Monica Ross has spent six years specializing in the post-release monitoring of rehabilitated manatees, all part of WT's aquatic conservation effort The Edge of the Sea.
	EcoHealth Marks First Anniversary The WT quarterly journal is a prime source of scientific research on emerging diseases and ecosystem health from around the world.
2004
December
	Philanthropist Virginia Mars Gives $1 Million to Wildlife Trust The gift from Ms. Mars, the WT Board Chair from 2001-June 2004, is the largest single contribution Wildlife Trust has ever received from an individual.

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