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Sir David Attenborough Tells London Zoo Audience That European Amphibians Are In Trouble
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor - www.zandavisitor.com
25 Sep 2008
K Munns
Factors including climate change, habitat destruction and disease could wipe out more than half of Europe’s amphibians by 2050, according to scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Scientists at ZSL presented evidence for this, and their plans for future amphibian conservation, at a special event hosted by Sir David Attenborough, world-renowned naturalist, well-loved broadcaster and amphibian enthusiast. “Amphibians are the lifeblood of many environments, playing key roles in the functions of ecosystems, and it is both extraordinary and terrifying that in just a few decades the world could lose half of all these species,” commented Sir David Attenborough. “I am delighted to be working with the Zoological Society of London to promote amphibian conservation, in the hope that we will not be hearing the dying croaks of these amazing creatures in the years to come.”
EXCLUSIVE: Bovine TB spread presents human health risk, scientists claim
Farmers Guardian - www.farmersguardian.com
25 Sep 2008
A Driver
Area: England, United Kingdom
The high level of Bovine TB infection circulating in cattle and wildlife across parts of the country is posing an ongoing health risk to humans, a scientific paper has warned. The paper discusses the case of a former veterinary nurse and her dog, from Cornwall, who contracted the same of the strain of the disease last year. It identifies badgers known to inhabit the woman’s garden as a possible source of infection. The woman was diagnosed with bTB in late 2007, having felt unwell and suffered from a persistent cough for some time. Her daughter was also confirmed with latent bTB infection. Both were treated with a course of drugs.
Now two gorillas suspected of milk-powder poisoningReuters - uk.reuters.com
25 Sep 2008
Image courtesy of Creative Commons File /TKnoxB from Chemainus, BC, Canada
Hangzhou Wildlife World, Zhejiang Province, China - Map It
Two gorillas are suspected of becoming the latest victims of China's tainted milk-powder health scandal, showing the early signs of kidney stones, local media reported on Thursday. The gorillas, both from Hangzhou Wildlife World in eastern Zhejiang province and aged one and three, had been diagnosed with crystallization in their urine, according to a report on the website of the Hangzhou newspaper ( www.hangzhou.com.cn). Both had been fed with milk powder made by Sanlu Group, at the heart of the scandal in which four infants have died and thousands have fallen sick with kidney stones. The company has said the infants became sick after drinking milk contaminated by melamine, a compound used in making plastics and added to cheat nutrition tests.
Death of dolphin prompts call to act
Daily Record - www.dailyrecord.com
25 Sep 2008
TB Bates and C Vega
Area: Fair Haven, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA - Map It
Likely pneumonia case has some seeking the evacuation of others
A bottlenose dolphin washed up dead along the Navesink River Wednesday morning, triggering calls for a federal plan to evacuate the remaining dolphins. Preliminary results show that the young dolphin had pneumonia, said Robert C. Schoelkopf, founding director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine. A local resident found the dolphin close to where about 10 to 16 dolphins have been seen in recent weeks. The marine mammals have attracted numerous boaters and other sightseers.
Dead crow in Markham had West Nile, tests show
Georgina Advocate - www.georginaadvocate.com
25 Sep 2008
S Joseph
Area: Markham, Ontario, Canada - Map It
A dead bird has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Markham, the first bird reported in York Region this season. “Lab results have confirmed one bird and an additional mosquito pool have tested positive for West Nile Virus,” said Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region Medical Officer of Health. “Mosquitoes are active until the first hard frost of the year and residents must remain vigilant about protecting themselves and their families.”
OTHER WILDLIFE HEALTH RELATED NEWS
Image courtesy of Biology News Net - www.biologynews.net
Great bustards to be released on Salisbury Plain- Harmless bird flu found in Duhok
- Dian Fossey's Gorillas Exhumed for Investigation
- Texas Man Charged With Loosing Feral Pigs in Wisconsin
- USDA changes California’s bovine tuberculosis status
- Crab-fishery disaster declared [Maryland and Virginia]
- Emerging Animal Diseases and International Trade
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