Ericka Griggs, a PhD student in the UVM Wildlife Pathogens Lab, will discuss malaria as an emerging infectious disease in Common Loons in New England. Her research seeks to answer why these birds, historically malaria-free, are now becoming infected with this mosquito-borne illness and how climate change may be influencing its spread. Ericka's work focuses on understanding the potential impacts of a warming climate on loon populations in the Northeast and what this means for the future of wildlife health and conservation in the region. Register at the link below to join us on Zoom for this fascinating program!

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