Marine-feeding vampire bats provide a novel way to track how viruses move between wildlife, livestock, and humans. By analysing their feeding history, researchers can trace cross-species disease transmission, including links between ocean-origin viruses and farm animals, offering early warning signs that could help prevent future pandemics.

Toxoplasma gondii is a widespread parasite introduced to New Zealand via cats and increasingly threatens native wildlife. This research conducts the first national survey of toxoplasmosis in native birds, identifying infection prevalence, affected organs, and ecological risk factors to better understand its impact on biodiversity.