CREATIVE CORNER

Submitted by Melanie Martin, Midwestern University

Furry Faces of Costa Rica

Robyn Cates from Oregon State University met some friendly, furry faces during her travels to Costa Rica! Have you gotten to meet cool species while abroad? Share your photos with us!

Cloning Endangered Species

Yep, you read that correctly. Read below to find out more!

Meet Dr. Gregg Veneklasen, the vet behind the worlds only cloned Przewalski horse

A cloned Texas horse named Kurt, born with genetic material from another horse that was cryopreserved for 40 years, has the potential to save what is thought to be the last truly wild breed, the Przewalski’s horse.  Only around 2,000 of this species remains on the planet.

On Aug. 6, 2020, the world’s first successfully cloned Przewalski’s horse was born in Texas at the veterinary facility, Timber Creek Veterinary with help from veterinarian, Dr. Gregg Veneklasen.

Read the rest of the article from My Vet Candy here!

Miles

So impressed by this submission from Danielle Hall, a student at Lincoln Memorial University! Danielle created this original piece of her first horse, Miles, from scratchoboard paper. Thank you for sharing, Danielle!

A-mooo-zing Artwork

Check out this artwork created by Megan Tuschen from Iowa State University!