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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

A $1.3-billion river dredging in North Carolina by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could unleash forever chemicals'

Burdette worked with a team of North Carolina State University scientists who measured PFAS concentration in the blood of alligators and found that it was correlated with immune issues in the animals—another worrying sign in a decades-long history of PFAS poisoning in Cape Fear.
Miami food
US news
fromFortune
2 months ago

Orlando's iconic swans are dead. Authorities suspect bird flu | Fortune

Dozen Lake Eola swans died; officials suspect bird flu and are conducting necropsies to determine cause; swans are longtime Orlando symbols.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Tiger, cheetah and leopard all fall ill in medical mystery at UK zoo

Three Big Cat Sanctuary felines underwent specialist mobile CT scans for unexplained mobility issues, while donations support on-the-ground journalism available without paywalls.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Why are Colorado rabbits growing tentacles and horns?

Rabbits in northern Colorado have been spotted with long, dangling growths due to the rabbit papilloma virus, which causes benign, wart-like growths on their faces.
Pets
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago

Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?

Rabbits in northern Colorado are infected with harmless Shope papillomavirus, causing keratin growths on their faces, typically clearing up without intervention.
Public health
fromsfist.com
7 months ago

New Sea Lion Disease Outbreak In Pacific Ocean This Year Killing Animals, and Also Threatening Dogs

Bay Area sea lions are experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of leptospirosis, affecting survival rates significantly.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago

Zoo Miami's adorable pygmy hippo gets health check. Take a look

Zoo Miami's pygmy hippopotamus Aubergine received treatment after showing lethargy and a reduced appetite, but no significant health issues were found.
US news
A U.S.-Russia prisoner swap successfully released Ksenia Karelina, reflecting ongoing negotiations.
Hippos in the DRC are dying from anthrax, impacting wildlife health.
Efforts to aid earthquake-ravaged Myanmar are ongoing despite challenges.
A Japanese town promotes intergenerational ties using Pokémon-inspired trading cards.
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