February 22, 2009

TOP STORIES


Experts work to combat deadly amphibian fungus
International Herald Tribune - www.iht.com
20 Feb 2009
Photo Credit: Smithsonian National Zoological Park

The tiny Panamanian golden frog, with its sunflower yellow skin and dark brown spots, is usually a symbol of good fortune. But it appears the tropical frog's luck may have run out unless experts find a way to combat a deadly fungus threatening amphibian populations around the world. Twenty-five of the world's leading amphibian veterinarians, disease researchers and animal care specialists convened this week at the San Diego Zoo to write a definitive conservation manual to combat the spread of chytrid fungus.




Bird flu virus detected in east Nepal again
China View - news.xinhuanet.com
20 Feb 2009
Area: Jhapa, Nepal - Map It

Another case of bird flu virus (H5N1) has been detected in Jhapa district of east Nepal, some 320 km southeast of capital Kathmandu, local news website eKantipur reported on Friday. H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus, the causative agent of the dreaded bird flu, has been detected in a chicken sample collected from Sharanamati Village Development Committee of the district, eKantipur quoted Hari Dahal, spokesperson at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives as saying.




Alaskans witness startling increase of beak deformities among birds
Alberni Valley Times (posted by canada.com)
13 Jan 2009

U.S. researchers are collecting information about a disease that's killing birds in the U.S., Northwest and in parts of Canada. Over the past several years, Alaskans have witnessed a startling increase of beak deformities among local birds. Large numbers of black-capped chickadees and smaller numbers of many other species of birds have appeared with grossly overgrown and crossed beaks.




White Nose Syndrome has scientists baffled [video]
NECN.com - www.necn.com
20 Feb 2009
A Huneke
Area: Vermont, USA - Map It

A serious disorder is sweeping through the bat population in our region, and scientists are baffled. They can't explain why bats are acquiring 'White Nose Syndrome', or why it's causing massive die-offs. They worry if they're not able to contain it, it will impact all of us.




Anthrax death toll goes up in western Uganda
China View - news.xinhaunet.com
20 Feb 2009
Photo Credit: The New Vision, Uganda
Area: Western Uganda - Map It

The number of people who have died of anthrax in the western Ugandan district of Bushenyi has risen to six, a senior ministry of health official here has said. ... The first two deaths occurred on Saturday at Kisenyi landing site where it is believed residents ate a carcass of an antelope, which strayed out of Queen Elizabeth National Park in late January and was slaughtered by the residents.




OTHER WILDLIFE HEALTH RELATED NEWS




LAST WEEK'S TOP READ LINKS
  1. Scientists Identify Potential Key To Lyme Disease
  2. New Research on Chronic Wasting Disease Released
  3. Lead poisoning in wildlife stirs debate on hunting, fishing regulations
  4. Sure he's cute ... but not cute enough to save him from the great squirrel cull
  5. Journal of Wildlife Disease [TOC]
  6. Migratory Songbird Mystery Solved
  7. Salamanders "Completely Gone" Due to Global Warming?
  8. Are Wild Chimpanzees Dying from AIDS?
  9. Feral swine will eat just about anything
  10. Scientist: environmental health is public health

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