Wildlife
Study suggests chronic wasting disease can spread “silently” across species in lab tests
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A study led by University of Calgary researchers reports that chronic wasting disease (CWD) prions can be detected in some animals that show no obvious symptoms, and that material from those animals was able to transmit infection in laboratory experiments. The authors say the findings do not indicate an immediate threat to people but add to evidence that CWD’s behavior across species warrants continued monitoring.
The County Administrative Board in Västra Götaland has decided on protective hunting of one wolf in Svenljunga municipality after four attacks since 10 May.
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Canada has released updated figures revealing that ocean fisheries off British Columbia and Alaska caught far more Puget Sound Chinook salmon than previously recorded over the past 20 years. The correction highlights greater pressure on the endangered fish, a primary food source for the Southern Resident killer whales.
A recent peer-reviewed analysis has challenged claims that wolf recovery in Yellowstone National Park triggered a dramatic ecosystem-wide change. Researchers argue that a 2025 study overstated the effects on willow growth due to flawed methods.
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A brown bear was observed running on the NA-140 road between Ochagavía and Ezcároz early Sunday morning.
A Japanese research team has discovered that penguins rely on group cues to locate their foraging grounds.
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A new study warns that the growing koala population in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges could lead to widespread starvation if left unchecked. Researchers estimate the population makes up about 10 percent of Australia's total koalas and project further growth of 17 to 25 percent over the next 25 years without intervention. They recommend targeted fertility control as a humane solution.
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