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Maine asks hunters to avoid eating deer, turkey in some areas because of PFAS contamination

PFAS contamination in Maine wildlife prompts consumption advisory for hunters.

Exotic eye worm rapidly invades US by spreading from testes of fruit flies

Thelazia callipaeda eye worm poses significant risks to wildlife and humans as it expands its range in the US, following an infection in a black bear.

Maine asks hunters to avoid eating deer, turkey in some areas because of PFAS contamination

PFAS contamination in Maine wildlife prompts consumption advisory for hunters.

Exotic eye worm rapidly invades US by spreading from testes of fruit flies

Thelazia callipaeda eye worm poses significant risks to wildlife and humans as it expands its range in the US, following an infection in a black bear.
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The Medicines We Take Don't All Break Down In Our Bodies - They End Up Here Instead

Modern medicines pose a significant threat to ecosystems due to pharmaceuticals contaminating waterways and harming wildlife, necessitating urgent changes in drug design.

Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers | Cornell Chronicle

Bald eagles are the most vulnerable scavengers to lead poisoning in New York, highlighting the importance of monitoring their health.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Fire Contained at Former Oakland Diner

The Oakland Fire Department contained a two-alarm fire at the ButtercuP diner during redevelopment efforts.
Multiple incidents of violence occurred in Oakland, including a fatal shooting and stalking case.
Concern grows over marine life as hundreds of sick sea lions appear on California beaches due to toxic algae.

Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is causing mass deaths among South American sea lions and elephant seals.

Everyone was paddling to get away': seals with rabies alarm South Africa's surfers

Seals in South Africa, primarily in Cape Town, have tested positive for rabies, resulting in a significant outbreak impacting human interaction with these marine mammals.
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