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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Congratulations to WDA-A member Anne-Sophie Page on winning the Wildlife Free-Ranging category in the WDA Photo Contest with her stunning image, "Personal space doesn't exist amongst kings!"🐧 from Macquarie Island. 👏 And congratulations on receiving a WDA Student Travel Grant! 📸🎉

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎉 A rare conservation win! The Numbat has been downlisted from Endangered to Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List after decades of science-led conservation. A powerful reminder that collaboration and long-term commitment can reverse declines. 🦡💚 #Conservation #WildlifeHealth

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📣 The announcement you’ve all been waiting for! 📣 The Wildlife Disease Association – Australasian Section (WDA-A) Conference 2026 is officially locked in — and we’re heading to the spectacular coastal town of Kaikōura! 🐋🌊 📅 29 November – 4 December 2026 📍 Kaikōura Memorial Hall

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Congratulations to Dr Alison Peel, winner of this year‘s prestigious WDA-A Barry L Munday Award for her extraordinary and extensive contributions to the field of wildlife health. @alibat.bsky.social #wdaa2025

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Congratulations to Dr Anna Langguth, winner of the Student Award at this year‘s WDA-A conference for her presentation on zymosan challenge trials in eastern bent-wing bats. @alangguth.bsky.social #wdaa2025

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We in WDA-A are deeply saddened to hear of Jane Goodall’s passing earlier today. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and friends. Her legacy in wildlife conservation, empathetic science, and inspiring generations will forever ripple across the world.

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

PhD student Anna Langguth presenting on immune responses to challenge with Zymosan in eastern bent-wing bats at #WDAA2025

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Brett Gartrell speaking about off-target anticoagulant toxicity in Tuatara and short-tailed bats in NZ

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Julien Grosmaire @WDAA2025 speaking about methods for koala monitoring including different tag and collar designs.

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Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section @wdaa.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Meet Anna Langguth! Anna received an Honourable Mention at the 2024 WDA Conference for her piece on the looming threat of an exotic fungus to Australia's adorable bats🦇🍄 Her research focuses on the susceptibility of Australian bats to fungal disease White Nose Syndrome. We can't wait to learn more!

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