A Chinese firebelly newt (Cynops orientalis), the first salamander species found to be infected with the spring viraemia of carp virus.
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Chinese Firebelly Newt
A Chinese firebelly newt (Cynops orientalis), the first salamander species found to be infected with the spring viraemia of carp virus.
NWHC pathologist performs skin biopsy from North American racer
NWHC pathologist performs skin biopsy from North American racerNational Wildlife Health Center pathologist Susan Knowles obtains a skin biopsy for analysis under a microscope from a Coluber constrictor (North American racer) submitted for diagnostic testing.
NWHC pathologist performs skin biopsy from North American racer
NWHC pathologist performs skin biopsy from North American racerNational Wildlife Health Center pathologist Susan Knowles obtains a skin biopsy for analysis under a microscope from a Coluber constrictor (North American racer) submitted for diagnostic testing.
Images of heart, pancreas, lung, and brain tissue from gyrfalcon
Images of heart, pancreas, lung, and brain tissue from gyrfalconA. Heart, multifocal and focally extensive necrotizing myocarditis. H&E. Inset: Section of same heart tissue; immunohistochemical staining of influenza A virus antigen is strongly positive in areas of necrosis. B. Pancreas, multifocal and focally extensive necrosis of the acinar epithelium. H&E.
Images of heart, pancreas, lung, and brain tissue from gyrfalcon
Images of heart, pancreas, lung, and brain tissue from gyrfalconA. Heart, multifocal and focally extensive necrotizing myocarditis. H&E. Inset: Section of same heart tissue; immunohistochemical staining of influenza A virus antigen is strongly positive in areas of necrosis. B. Pancreas, multifocal and focally extensive necrosis of the acinar epithelium. H&E.
NWHC Necropsy
Necropsy of bird performed by NWHC pathologist.
Necropsy of bird performed by NWHC pathologist.
UV Light Showing White-Nose Syndrome in Bat's Wing
UV Light Showing White-Nose Syndrome in Bat's WingLong-wave ultraviolet (UV) and white-light illumination of lesions associated with white-nose syndrome. Wing from dead Tri-colored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) lit from above with hand-held 51 LED 385-nm UV flashlight shows points of orange–yellow fluorescence.
UV Light Showing White-Nose Syndrome in Bat's Wing
UV Light Showing White-Nose Syndrome in Bat's WingLong-wave ultraviolet (UV) and white-light illumination of lesions associated with white-nose syndrome. Wing from dead Tri-colored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) lit from above with hand-held 51 LED 385-nm UV flashlight shows points of orange–yellow fluorescence.
Clint Turnge and wood ducks.
2016 NWRC Accomplishment Report Photos. In 2016, NWRC's National Wildlife Disease Program sampled more than 21,800 wild birds for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
2016 NWRC Accomplishment Report Photos. In 2016, NWRC's National Wildlife Disease Program sampled more than 21,800 wild birds for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Gophersnake with crusting of scales on the head due to Paranannizziopsis sp. infection
Gophersnake with crusting of scales on the head due to Paranannizziopsis sp. infectionGophersnake with crusting of scales on the head due to Paranannizziopsis sp. infection.
Gophersnake with crusting of scales on the head due to Paranannizziopsis sp. infection
Gophersnake with crusting of scales on the head due to Paranannizziopsis sp. infectionGophersnake with crusting of scales on the head due to Paranannizziopsis sp. infection.
A little brown bat being released shortly after samples are collected
A little brown bat being released shortly after samples are collectedA little brown bat is being released shortly after samples are collected.
A little brown bat being released shortly after samples are collected
A little brown bat being released shortly after samples are collectedA little brown bat is being released shortly after samples are collected.
Bat being swabbed to test for presence of Pd DNA
A moist swab is passed over the surface of the forearm and muzzle of each bat. The swab will be analyzed in the lab for the presence of Pseudogymnoascus destructans DNA.
A moist swab is passed over the surface of the forearm and muzzle of each bat. The swab will be analyzed in the lab for the presence of Pseudogymnoascus destructans DNA.
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in prairie
A red fox (Vulpes vulpes) at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center prairie.
A red fox (Vulpes vulpes) at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center prairie.
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Sanderling (Calidris alba) walking on sand, seen during field work in Iceland in 2014.
Sanderling (Calidris alba) walking on sand, seen during field work in Iceland in 2014.
Massive starlet coral Siderastrea siderea
A colony of the reef-building, massive starlet coral, Siderastrea siderea.
A colony of the reef-building, massive starlet coral, Siderastrea siderea.
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus)
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) seen during field work in Iceland in 2013.
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) seen during field work in Iceland in 2013.
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus)
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) seen during field work in Iceland in 2013.
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) seen during field work in Iceland in 2013.
Lesser black-backed gull
Lesser black-backed gull flying over water.
Lesser black-backed gull flying over water.
Milk snake showing signs of fungal and bacterial infections
Milk snake showing signs of fungal and bacterial infectionsMilk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) showing signs of fungal and bacterial infections, captured in Westchester County, New York, February 2013 (case 24281).
Milk snake showing signs of fungal and bacterial infections
Milk snake showing signs of fungal and bacterial infectionsMilk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) showing signs of fungal and bacterial infections, captured in Westchester County, New York, February 2013 (case 24281).
Pygmy rattlesnake with raised lumps and roughened and crusty scales
Pygmy rattlesnake with raised lumps and roughened and crusty scalesPygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius) with multiple raised lumps (nodules) in the dorsal skin of the lower body and tail covered with roughened and crusty scales, captured in Volusia County, Florida, in October 2012.
Pygmy rattlesnake with raised lumps and roughened and crusty scales
Pygmy rattlesnake with raised lumps and roughened and crusty scalesPygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius) with multiple raised lumps (nodules) in the dorsal skin of the lower body and tail covered with roughened and crusty scales, captured in Volusia County, Florida, in October 2012.
NWHC technician preparing avian samples for avian influenza testing
NWHC technician preparing avian samples for avian influenza testingUSGS National Wildlife Health Center laboratory technician preparing avian samples for avian influenza testing.
NWHC technician preparing avian samples for avian influenza testing
NWHC technician preparing avian samples for avian influenza testingUSGS National Wildlife Health Center laboratory technician preparing avian samples for avian influenza testing.
Samples awaiting testing in the NWHC Diagnostic Virology Laboratory
Samples awaiting testing in the NWHC Diagnostic Virology LaboratorySamples awaiting testing in the National Wildlife Health Center Diagnostic Virology Laboratory.
Samples awaiting testing in the NWHC Diagnostic Virology Laboratory
Samples awaiting testing in the NWHC Diagnostic Virology LaboratorySamples awaiting testing in the National Wildlife Health Center Diagnostic Virology Laboratory.
Coral Sampling by the NWHC Honolulu Field Station
Coral Sampling by the National Wildlife Health Center Honolulu Field Station team.
Coral Sampling by the National Wildlife Health Center Honolulu Field Station team.