In Pursuit of Conservation
Friday, June 26th, 2020
Elena Iacono’s longstanding love of animals has guided her from childhood to her career
Author: Cummings School News Staff
Helping Those Who Need It Most
Friday, May 8th, 2020
Petty Kim, V20, explains how her upbringing led her to veterinary medicine
Finding Fulfillment in Shelter Medicine
Friday, May 8th, 2020
A longstanding love of animals led Adrian Dannis, V20, to discover a rewarding career—and herself
Why are there so many wild turkeys in Massachusetts now?
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
Chris Whittier, V97, research assistant professor of conservation medicine at Cummings School, explains
Veterinarian at the Museum
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
A Tufts alum helped create an exhibit exploring how human pandemics emerge from animals and the environment.
Tracking the Jaguars of Belize
Friday, October 5th, 2018
The Jaguar Project, run by Dr. Marcella Kelly, began in the early 2000s and takes place in the northwestern region of Belize. I spent a month with the project, hiking through jungles and savannahs in search of wild cats.
From Cages to Trees: Lessons from the Toucan Rescue Ranch
Friday, October 5th, 2018
I completed my externship at the Toucan Rescue Ranch mostly to educate myself about the pet trade, which can do a great deal of damage to wild populations of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Illuminating Worms: My Month in the Darkroom
Friday, October 5th, 2018
During my externship in the Molecular Helminthology Laboratory (MHL), I found success in a series of experiments staining molecules in parasitic worms called schistosomes.
Turtle Hide and Seek
Monday, October 1st, 2018
They say it takes a village to raise a child; when it comes to turtles, it takes a classroom. The September sky is blue, and the air is crisp. It’s a good day for a walk… Read More
What should I do when I find a baby bird, bunny or another wild animal in my yard?
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
A former Tufts Wildlife Clinic staff member shares why it’s important that you don’t rush to help every baby animal—and when to step in.
