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These monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories why
In 2015, on Japan’s forested island of Yakushima, a male macaque jumped up onto the back of a female sika deer and started trying to mate with it. At the time, researchers believed that the male ...
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Researchers warn ‘zombie deer disease’ could spread to humans
(NewsNation) — Researchers are warning that chronic wasting disease (CWD) — also known as “zombie deer” disease — could spill over to humans. A new report from the University of Minnesota detailed ...
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US Scientists Concerned “Zombie Deer Disease” May Jump to Humans
A fatal disease known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), or “zombie deer” disease, is raising alarms among experts due to its potential to infect humans. Scientists have long warned about this disease, ...
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Deer crashes through window of Michigan medical office
Jan. 15 (UPI) --Employees at a doctor's office in Michigan handled an unusual breaking-and-entering situation when a deer crashed in through a window. Workers at Putman Family Medicine in Caro ...
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Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Taking care to avoid any glands that might contain traces of chronic wasting disease (CWD)—a 100 percent fatal illness in deer, elk and moose that has been in detected in 35 U.S. states and five ...