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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
Colony of rhesus macaques
These are rhesus macaques housed at the California National Primate Research Center. In the wild, and at the Center, these monkeys live…
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Animals in Research
Pigeons and Perches
Male and female Rock Doves (pigeons) in this research facility raise their babies together in a large, open, indoor aviary. The aviary…
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Animals in Research
Sophie the Cat
Cats like Sophie help researchers study the molecular causes for heart failure. Almost 6 million people in the US have heart failure…
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Animals in Research
Marmosets and Marshmallows
All nonhuman primates in research are provided access to enhanced care, including social, behavioral and nutritional enrichment. They often receive fruit and…
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Animals in Research
Marmoset with a Technician
Research technician prepares a pregnant female marmoset for an ultrasound at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. Because they are acclimated to careful handling…
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Animals in Research
Monkey in imaging
Imaging technologies have greatly reduced the number of animals needed for research. In the past, animals would have had to be euthanized…
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Animals in Research
Cat Housing
Cat housing takes into consideration their social, psychological and behavioral needs. Cats do well in compatible social groups with the ability to…
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Animals in Research
Pig playtime
Pigs are smart, social animals that like to nibble and root. Balls and puzzle toys are provided to engage them in rooting…
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Animals in Research
Husbandry Staff Providing Enrichment for Rhesus Monkeys
Here a husbandry technician is providing food enrichment to rhesus macaques in their corral. This kind of positive interaction between monkeys and…
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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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