Importance of Clinical Pathology in Field Conservation Efforts

This on-demand educational article examines the critical role of clinical pathology in wildlife conservation medicine. It explores how laboratory diagnostics such as hematology, biochemistry, and endocrinology are used to assess animal health, diagnose disease, and establish reference values for diverse species. Through real-world case studies including oiled sea turtles, Galapagos tortoises, black bears, and Peruvian pinnipeds, the course demonstrates how clinicopathologic data informs conservation strategies and guides responses to environmental stressors.