Chronic wasting disease slowly turns the brains of infected deer (and other cervids) into spongy, deteriorating masses, triggering bizarre behavior and, inevitably, a fatal outcome.
The fatal neurological illness, often called “zombie deer disease,” was detected in a ... advises hunters not to consume meat from infected animals. Following the confirmation, the DNR ...
Wildlife authorities in Georgia are warning about 'zombie deer disease ... and infected animals always die if they contract the disease. Walter Rabon, Commissioner of the Georgia Department ...
The disease attacks the animal’s nervous system ... new areas where deer could potentially access them.” While the zombie-like disease is known to jump species, there’s no evidence of ...
The Department of Natural Resources says Indiana's second positive case of chronic wasting disease, also known as 'zombie ...
Scientists in Europe have identified a previously unknown species of fungus that turns cave spiders into “zombies.” The ...
“We will share the final number of animals removed after work is complete.” Chronic wasting disease — also known as CWD or ...
ATLANTA — Georgia wildlife officials on Monday presented their strategy for mitigating the so-called "zombie deer" disease known as chronic wasting disease (CWD), following the first-ever ...