Thirst for Knowledge: Look what the cat dragged in - Toxoplasma in new Zealand birds
Schedule
Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 07:30 am
UTC+12:00Location
Ombrellos Kitchen and Bar | Dunedin, OT
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Speaker: Katie Buschang, Zoology Department, University of OtagoToxoplasma gondii is a parasite spread by cats that can infect many animals, including birds. But which species are affected in New Zealand, and what influences its spread? This talk presents results from testing native and introduced birds, revealing where the parasite is found - and where it isn’t - while exploring the environmental and ecological factors shaping its movement through wildlife.
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Ombrellos Kitchen and Bar, 10 Clarendon St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, DunedinEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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