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wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

Colorado Woman Brutally Gored by Mule Deer at Her Front Door

A 67-year-old woman in Silver Cliff, Colorado, was attacked and gored by a mule deer buck outside her front door. Wildlife officers suspect that the deer had lost its fear of humans due to someone feeding it. Feeding deer is illegal in Colorado and can lead to dangerous consequences, such as attracting mountain lions and increasing the risk of accidents. The woman was taken to the hospital, and wildlife officers are searching for the deer to euthanize it and prevent future attacks.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado #feeding-wildlife #mule-deer

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

CWD Detected in Yellowstone National Park's Mule Deer

Yellowstone National Park and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department have confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in an adult mule deer buck found near Yellowstone Lake. This is the first confirmed case of CWD in the park. CWD is a contagious and fatal disease affecting deer, elk, and moose, with no known treatment or vaccine. The disease has spread across Wyoming since the mid-1980s. Yellowstone staff will increase collaboration with state agencies, monitor for CWD in other wildlife, and investigate carcasses for testing. Visitors are advised to report sick or dead wildlife and avoid contact with them, as well as refrain from consuming animals suspected or confirmed to have CWD.

via East Idaho News|

#chronic-wasting-disease #mule-deer #wildlife-conservation

wildlife2 years ago•4 min saved

Mysterious Fate of Wyoming's Legendary Deer 'The King' Remains Unknown

"The King," a mule deer buck with exceptional antler size and a unique "drop tine," has gained celebrity status in Wyoming. However, his whereabouts during the summer and autumn months remain a mystery, and it is uncertain if he survived the harsh winter that may have killed half of the Wyoming Range mule deer herd. The King's fan base eagerly awaits his return in December to the winter range, where he is typically seen shedding his antlers. With a potential score of 245-255 inches, The King could rival Wyoming's legendary mule deer bucks, Popeye, Morty, and Goliath.

via Cowboy State Daily|

#hunting #mule-deer #the-king

science2 years ago•4 min saved

COVID-19 found in California wildlife.

California has detected the first case of COVID-19 in free-ranging wildlife, specifically in a mule deer buck in the Sierra Nevada. While the virus does not appear to cause illness in deer, scientists are concerned that animals could act as a hiding place for the virus, potentially breeding dangerous variants that cause new outbreaks in people. The virus has also been found in cats, dogs, zoo animals, and deer in other states. The discovery was made during part of the state’s regular wildlife surveillance effort to track the spread of infectious diseases.

via The Mercury News|

#california #covid-19 #mule-deer

wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

California Mule Deer Tests Positive for COVID-19

California wildlife officials have confirmed the state's first case of COVID-19 in a wild animal, detected in a mule deer killed in 2021 in El Dorado County. The infected deer was killed by a hunter in 2021 and sampled at that time for chronic wasting disease. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will collaborate with federal officials to sample and test more California deer for COVID-19. People can spread COVID-19 to animals, but the risk of animals spreading the virus to people is considered low.

via Los Angeles Times|

#animal-health #california #chronic-wasting-disease