Plague Confirmed in Badlands-Conata Ecosystem National Park Service South Dakota June 5, 2024 The National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service have confirmed plague as the cause of a prairie dog die off in Badlands National Park, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and the greater Conata-Badlands ecosystem, in South Dakota based on a test result received 5/31. The risk to humans remains low, however, plague is concerning. The disease … Read More from Plague Confirmed in Badlands-Conata Ecosystem Read Article
‘Out of control’: Why the discovery of H5N1 bird flu in mice is so alarming The Telegraph June 5, 2024 House mice have become the latest mammal to become infected with H5N1 bird flu, sparking fears that the almost omnipresent pests could spread the virus to humans. Eleven house mice in the state of New Mexico – where several herds of dairy cattle are infected with H5N1 – tested positive for the avian influenza, new … Read More from ‘Out of control’: Why the discovery of H5N1 bird flu in mice is so alarming Read Article
Rats are a growing problem in Singapore. Here are the hotspots and what’s being done CNA Insider June 4, 2024 Twice recently, as Shantel Lim was jogging near her home, she got quite a shock when a rat scuttled past in front of her. Besides the shock, she felt a little anxious about being bitten. “I’d have to go to hospital immediately, as (rats) carry many pathogens, viruses … and bacteria,” said the 24-year-old. It … Read More from Rats are a growing problem in Singapore. Here are the hotspots and what’s being done Read Article
