Wild Animal Infections

FOX 10 Phoenix: 5 animals die following bird flu infections at Wildlife World Zoo: MCDPH

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5 animals die following bird flu infections at Wildlife World Zoo: MCDPH

Cases of bird flu have been identified at Wildlife World Zoo and five animals have died. Maricopa County health officials say the animals who died "were likely ill from H5N1 avian flu." LITCHFIELD ...

People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.

Yahoo: How the wildlife trade boosts the chance of a disease jumping from animals to humans

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How the wildlife trade boosts the chance of a disease jumping from animals to humans

The New York Times: Global Wildlife Trade Fuels Spread of Disease From Animals to People

Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

MDC urges Missourians to leave young wildlife alone, noting most are not orphaned and human handling can harm animals, spread disease, and violate law.

Los Angeles Times: Is there a duty to save wild animals from natural suffering?

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A new review on zoonotic infections — diseases transmitted by animals — in the Canadian Arctic provides timely guidance to clinicians as the region experiences heightened global interest as well as ...

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge announces new measures to avoid bird flu infection among animals in its care

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge announces new measures to avoid bird flu infection among animals in its care

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