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How Are Animals Added to the Endangered Species List?

A wildlife policy expert at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine explains what factors are considered when listing a species as threatened or endangered in the U.S.

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Preparing for a Career in Wildlife Public Policy

Building on her work with Kenyan baboons, Madagascar lemurs, zoo primates, and the wildlife of Texas

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Cape survey measures views on seals, sharks

WHDH TV highlights a research study on local public opinions of sharks and seals, on which the Center for Animals and Public Policy was a collaborator

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Protecting Whales through Research and Public Policy

Alicia Pensarosa, VG18, puts her MAPP degree to work at Ocean Alliance as a whale researcher and educator

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Ariel Lefkovits, VG20, Finds Her Niche in Animal Advocacy

Cummings School alumna Ariel Lefkovits originally thought she wanted to be a veterinarian but instead found her passion in animal welfare.

Dream Team

MAPP class of 2021 students place in animal welfare contest

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Bethany DeZolt, VG22 is on the Path to a Career in Animal Advocacy

“I absolutely love the MAPP program…this is where I was meant to be.”