Por: Forbes Business March 22, 2023
Topline Scientists in California are raising the alarm after four sea otters were killed by an unusual strain of a common parasite spread by cats, a concerning but preliminary finding that researchers told Forbes signals a potential health threat to other animals prone to infection, including humans. A dangerous strain of Toxoplasma was found in sea otters. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Key Facts Toxoplasma gondii is a near-ubiquitous... + full article
NBC News USA Science March 24, 2023
A rare and unusually powerful strain of a parasite commonly found in cat feces killed four otters on the California coast, a finding that researchers described Wednesday as unprecedented and potentially dangerous to humans and other animals. Karen Shapiro, an associate professor... + más
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Los Angeles Times USA Nation March 23, 2023
Four sea otters that washed ashore on the California coast died from an unusual parasite that scientists warn could possibly infect other marine wildlife and humans. There are currently no known infections of the Toxoplasma gondii strain among humans, according to a study... + más
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Los Angeles Times USA Nation March 15, 2023
A legend has left us. A memorial service is planned. Shirts are being sold. People far and wide are posting tributes online and thousands are responding and liking the posts. Few achieve this kind of celebrity in life and adulation in death. But UCLA's beloved stray —... + más
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Orlando Sentinel USA Crime February 13, 2023
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Alligators and manatees seem to get all of the attention when it comes to Florida wildlife. But river otters can be found in every region of the state except for the Keys. And their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem. Even though the river otter is a... + más
Shedd welcomes two new otters who will be trained as surrogate mothers | WGN-TV
Ars Technica USA Science January 26, 2023
Navigate Filter by topic Settings Front page layout Site theme - Jan 26, 2023 3:15 pm UTC / So cute yet—for some animals—so tasty. Share this story People love otters, wolves, and deer. Respectively, they’re crafty, intelligent, and majestic. Put them all together on an... + más
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ABC News USA Nation November 25, 2022
Researchers studying grey wolf populations in Yellowstone National Park have discovered an intriguing reason why some wolves may be more inclined to become pack leaders.Grey wolves exposed to Toxoplasma gondii -- the parasite that causes the disease toxoplasmosis -- are more... + más
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WGN-TV USA Nation October 15, 2022
Posted: Oct 14, 2022 / 03:23 PM CDT Updated: Oct 14, 2022 / 03:31 PM CDT SHARE CHICAGO — Two nine-month-old southern sea otters are settling into their new home at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium where they will be part of a new conservation effort. Temporarily named Otter 926 and... + más
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