Two hunters may have become the first Americans to die from a ‘zombie deer’ disease. Experts have been warning for years that the nearly 100 percent fatal chronic wasting disease (CWD) – which leaves deer confused, drooling, and unafraid of humans – could jump from animals to people. But a new study theorizes that it […]
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THREE-QUARTERS of deer in some parts of US have 100% deadly ‘zombie deer virus’ – as officials issue warning to national park goers
Three quarters of deer in some parts of the US are infected with an 100 percent fatal ‘zombie deer virus’, experts have warned. The deadly neurological illness, also known as chronic wasting disease, is currently attacking North American cervids including deer, elk and moose. The brain virus leaves animals confused, drooling, and unafraid of humans. […]
Game and Fish reports spread of chronic wasting disease to new hunt area
Chronic wasting disease has spread into new territory – Elk Hunt Area 28 near Lander, according to Wyoming Game and Fish. The discovery comes on the heels of a new report meant to help wildlife managers decide how to go forward with two winter feed grounds, which are widely viewed as potential CWD super spreader […]