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July 3, 2025

By Richard Pallardy

Science.org

Vampire bats cause an average of 450 rabies outbreaks annually in cattle in Central and South America...

History: A 280 gram adult Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) was found dead in Vermont, USA. This gull was part of a mortality event involving...

History: An immature male 2460-g Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) was euthanized as part of a mortality event in Ohio involving mostly mallards (Anas...

History: A subadult, male Northern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) was found recently dead on a beach in Kodiak Island, Alaska and submitted for diagnostic...

At the USGS, we are a leader in wildlife health research and disease surveillance, prioritizing the health and safety of American communities, lands...

Join us for a special one-hour Friday's Findings celebrating the first-ever USGS Wildlife Health Awareness Day! 

Date:  April 25, 2025, at 2:00-2:30 pm...

History: An adult, female 1130-g Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) was found dead in a field in Wisconsin, USA and submitted for diagnostic necropsy.

History: An American Coot (Fulica americana) was observed with neurologic signs in North Carolina, USA. The coot was euthanized and submitted to the U...

History: An adult male 2850-g Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) was observed lethargic, easily approachable, and with a tucked head in September in...

History: : A male fledgling 1.60 kg double-crested cormorant (DCCO) was observed ill in Minnesota, USA. The bird was lethargic, had a drooping head...