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In the News
Date of this Version
Spring 2017
Document Type
Article
Citation
Human–Wildlife Interactions (Spring 2017) 11(1): article 1
doi: 10.26077/sp86-3576
Abstract
Screwworm outbreak in Key deer
In September 2016, officials discovered an outbreak of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in Florida’s endangered Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium).
Rabid bobcat attacks diners
A bobcat (Lynx rufus; Figure 1) interrupted the lunch of 20 people in Connecticut in January 2017 when it entered a greenhouse where the group was eating and jumped on a woman, according to a local news station.
Another record year for Florida panther deaths
For the third year in a row, Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi; Figure 2) deaths have reached a record high in 2016, The Florida Times-Union reported.
Western states feed winter wildlife
Due to the harsh winter conditions in the western United States, state wildlife agencies have supplied supplemental food for both elk (Cervus canadensis; Figure 3) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), according to the LA Times.
Fences reduce animal–vehicle collisions
During spring 2017, the Colorado Department of Transportation will be expanding its wildlife exclusion fence along I-70, a local news station reported.
Bison under quarantine
Bison (Bison bison) near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation are under quarantine after an illegal application of the rodenticide, Rozol, had been used to kill prairie dogs on a nearby ranch, according to the Associated Press.
Raccoons making a home in Philly
A local new station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reported that overabundant raccoons (Procyon lotor) are causing problems for local residents.