Animals Content

Meet the Animals of ��Ƶ

Abigail Julianna Loomis — January 20, 2023 - 9:13am

Student life can be exhausting. Between running from class to class, studying for exams and trying not to burn down your apartment while cooking, it is easy to feel drained and stressed. But being at ��Ƶ makes this a whole lot more manageable, as I can always find a fuzzy friend to help me feel better. Whether it is sunbathing with one of the physics building’s cats or hearing stories from my friends at the Goat Barn, the animals of ��Ƶ are always there to put a smile on my face.

California Veterinary Emergency Team Ready to Help Animals in Wildfires

Amy M Quinton — June 28, 2023 - 10:00am

Learn how ��Ƶ-administered California Veterinary Emergency Team, or CVET, is ready to lead effort to provide veterinary care when wildfires strike.

LUNCHABLE: It’s Spring Break. Animals in the Archives; Art on and in the Walls

Karen Michele Nikos — March 26, 2019 - 3:02pm

Some projects and exhibitions are ongoing and open on campus during spring break.

Weekender: See Animal Sculptures at the Crocker

Karen Michele Nikos — December 13, 2018 - 5:27pm

Modern Menagerie at the Crocker has a zoo connection; through March 31

The Crocker Art Museum is featuring part of its permanent collection right now in Modern Menagerie an exhibition of sculptures by Loet Vanderveen, a California artist originally from the Netherlands. Vanderveen became internationally recognized for his remarkable ability to capture animals' subtle expressions and gestures with minimal detail. The exhibition primarily features works from the Crocker's permanent collection.

Animals in Research and Teaching at ��Ƶ

Andy Fell — September 04, 2018 - 4:04pm

The use of animal models in biomedical research benefits human health and is strictly regulated. Breakthroughs in treatments for illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS would not have been possible without studies using animal models of disease.

Roadkill Hot Spots on California’s Highways Identified in Report

Patricia Bailey — June 29, 2016 - 9:27am

A new report of vehicle and wildlife collisions along California’s highways combines roadkill data with preliminary crash data to identify hot spots that concern both public safety and conservation.

Wildlife Experience High Price of Oil

Robyn Frances Huey — June 02, 2015 - 8:00am

A ��Ƶ study reveals the high price of oil on wildlife. Learn how ��Ƶ rescued oiled animals, the impacts of oil extraction, and potential solutions.