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Animals in Research
Baboon Playground
These baboons are needed as a model for a variety of studies, including research focused on understanding the genetics of complex diseases,…
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Animals in Research
Mom and baby rhesus on hammock
A rhesus macaque mom climbs into a hammock with her infant at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Females reach puberty at around…
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Animals in Research
Shrew in a tube
This Japanese shrew lives in a large shoe box cage, with many tubes and nesting material for him to find shelter. He…
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Animals in Research
Beagle Playing with Kong
Beagles have been important for many medical advancements, from understanding body systems and disease processes to the development of new medicines and…
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Animals in Research
Fourteen-day-old zebrafish larva
Zebrafish larvae are raised from eggs to eventually become breeding adult fish that provide embryos for research studies. The transparent bodies of…
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Animals in Research
Monkey Enrichment for Indoor Housing
Monkeys are given enrichment such as toys, swings, climbing structures and other items to increase their behavioral diversity. Many of these objects…
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Animals in Research
Ultrasound of a pregnant Rhesus monkey that has been infected with Zika virus
Researchers perform a fetal ultrasound on a pregnant rhesus monkey to study the link between the Zika virus and birth defects. They…
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Animals in Research
Positive reinforcement for bunny checks
These rabbits are involved in research aimed at preventing fluid build-up in the chest, which happens in humans and animals battling certain…
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Animals in Research
Mouse on shower ring
This mouse is on a study to help prevent heart attacks. He lives in a shoebox cage with three other mice. His…
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Animals in Research
Noel the mouse
Mice are one of the most common animals needed for research. Most mice do not usually get individual names...but sometimes a technician…
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Animals in Research
Baby titi monkey
This is a baby titi monkey with her father. Titi monkeys are highly social animals and live in family groups that include…
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