SFGATE1 week agoOMG science'Clumsy' fatal disease seen in California animals for first timeChronic wasting disease detected in deer and elk in California for the first time. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk1 month agoUK newsRichmond Park visitors caught trying to force antlers off' deerVisitors in Richmond Park have been filmed trying to force antlers off deer, causing distress and constituting a criminal offence. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com3 months agoPublic healthPossibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concern about chronic wasting diseaseChronic wasting disease (CWD) is a serious threat to public health and is rapidly spreading among deer in North America. The prions causing CWD may be evolving to become more able to infect humans, raising concerns about a potential spillover into humans. [ more ]