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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.
Lisensfelling av bjørn starter 21. august og omfatter totalt 394 dyr, noe som tilsvarer 14 prosent av bestanden. Beslutningene har vakt sterke reaksjoner fra flere organisasjoner.
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A distinct population of leopards in South Africa’s Cape Floristic Region has developed much smaller bodies than other African leopards, researchers report. Genetic analysis shows the animals have been isolated for roughly 20,000 years and adapted to local conditions.
Researchers have described a previously unknown crocodile species that lived alongside early human ancestors in Ethiopia more than 3 million years ago. The animal, formally named Crocodylus lucivenator, was likely the top predator in its ecosystem.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom has begun testing a new walkthrough option at Jumping Junction that allows small groups of guests to enter the kangaroo and wallaby enclosure at Conservation Station.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has named its newest Maasai giraffe calf Ivy. The calf was born in April and will make her public debut on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna this summer.
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Bear encounters are increasing across Japan, prompting manufacturers to develop new deterrents and officials to highlight safety concerns in a recent white paper.
New bird species discovered in Japan via DNA analysis
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