All articles tagged with #foxes
Originally Published 8 days ago — by BBC
Two playful foxes were photographed frolicking with a snowman at Lincoln Cathedral after a snowfall, continuing a series of unusual animal friendships in Lincoln.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Times
Lyudmila Trut, a pioneering Russian geneticist, passed away at 90. She was renowned for her work with Dmitri Belyaev on the domestication of silver foxes, transforming them into dog-like companions through selective breeding for tameness. This groundbreaking experiment, conducted under the guise of fur production during a time when genetics was suppressed in the USSR, demonstrated the genetic basis of domestication and resulted in significant behavioral and physical changes in the foxes. Trut's work is considered one of the most ambitious long-term biological studies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
Finland, Europe's largest fox fur producer, has initiated the culling of 120,000 foxes and mink to contain an outbreak of avian flu that has affected fur farms. The culling order has been issued for 13 farms, with 10 already completed. Since the end of 2021, Europe has been experiencing its worst avian flu outbreak, and there are concerns about the virus spreading to humans. The increase in avian flu cases has also reignited calls for a ban on the fur industry in Finland.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox 5 Las Vegas
The first case of a rabid moose in Alaska was confirmed by the state's Department of Fish and Game. The moose was killed after it was seen wandering through the community of Teller and charging towards people. The animal was confirmed to have tested positive for rabies, and officials believe it was most likely bitten by a fox with the virus. The department advises wearing protective gloves, washing hands and equipment after handling wild game, and cooking wild game to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Fish and Game will begin testing all wild mammals found dead or euthanized for the rabies virus.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WEAR
The health department in Escambia County has issued a warning about rabid bats and foxes in the area. Residents are advised to avoid contact with these animals and to ensure their pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations.