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Images

Map of North America showing locations of chronic wasting disease in red and tribal lands in grey.
Distribution of CWD in Relation to Tribal Lands in the U.S.
Distribution of CWD in Relation to Tribal Lands in the U.S.
Distribution of CWD in Relation to Tribal Lands in the U.S.

Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America, in Relation to Tribal Lands in the Conterminous United States. Updated on April 17, 2025.

Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America, in Relation to Tribal Lands in the Conterminous United States. Updated on April 17, 2025.

Map of North America showing locations where chronic wasting disease has been detected.
Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America
Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America
Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America

Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease in North America, updated April 11, 2025.

GIF with maps showing chronic wasting disease distribution in North America prior to 2000 and yearly from 2004-2024.
Chronic wasting disease: change in documented distribution in North America 2000-2024
Chronic wasting disease: change in documented distribution in North America 2000-2024
Chronic wasting disease: change in documented distribution in North America 2000-2024

Animated GIF showing changes in distribution of chronic wasting disease in North America from 2000-2024 as documented at the end of each year. Individual files of yearly maps are available at https://doi.org/10.5066/P9HQKKFO.

Animated GIF showing changes in distribution of chronic wasting disease in North America from 2000-2024 as documented at the end of each year. Individual files of yearly maps are available at https://doi.org/10.5066/P9HQKKFO.

Map showing current distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus detections in wild birds in the United States.
Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in North America, 2021-2025
Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in North America, 2021-2025
Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in North America, 2021-2025

Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in wild birds the United States, by county, 2021-2025. Updated February 10, 2025.

Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in wild birds the United States, by county, 2021-2025. Updated February 10, 2025.

NWHC modernization
NWHC modernization
NWHC modernization
NWHC modernization

The front elevation showcases a combination of glass and metal elements, reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. WHC will be a single, integrated, multistory, state-of-the-art building that will include offices, laboratories (BSL-2 and BSL-3), and vivarium
Picture provide by :Julia Lankton
Deputy Center Director

The front elevation showcases a combination of glass and metal elements, reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. WHC will be a single, integrated, multistory, state-of-the-art building that will include offices, laboratories (BSL-2 and BSL-3), and vivarium
Picture provide by :Julia Lankton
Deputy Center Director

Conceptual illustration of the future USGS National Wildlife Health Center, courtesy of Flad Architects
Conceptual illustration of the future USGS National Wildlife Health Center, courtesy of Flad Architects
Conceptual illustration of the future USGS National Wildlife Health Center, courtesy of Flad Architects
Conceptual illustration of the future USGS National Wildlife Health Center, courtesy of Flad Architects

NWHC modernization overhead view, The image showcases an overhead view of the NWHC modernization project for the microsite homepage. Its highlighting the contemporary structures integrated into a vibrant landscape. Provided by: Lankton, Julia

NWHC modernization overhead view, The image showcases an overhead view of the NWHC modernization project for the microsite homepage. Its highlighting the contemporary structures integrated into a vibrant landscape. Provided by: Lankton, Julia

Videos

UV Screening for Bat White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance
UV Screening for Bat White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance
UV Screening for Bat White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance

Long-wave ultraviolet (UV) light can be used to detect orange fluorescence associated with white-nose syndrome (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/white-nose-syndrome-surveillance) on bat skin.

UV Screening for Bat White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance —Audio-Described
UV Screening for Bat White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance —Audio-Described
UV Screening for Bat White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance —Audio-Described

Long-wave ultraviolet (UV) light can be used to detect orange fluorescence associated with white-nose syndrome (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/white-nose-syndrome-surveillance) on bat skin.

Environmental Sampling for White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance
Environmental Sampling for White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance
Environmental Sampling for White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance

Environmental samples collected in or near bat roosting locations can be used to supplement samples collected from bats for surveillance for white-nose syndrome (WNS) (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/white-nose-syndrome).

Environmental samples collected in or near bat roosting locations can be used to supplement samples collected from bats for surveillance for white-nose syndrome (WNS) (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/white-nose-syndrome).

Collecting a skin swab for white-nose syndrome surveillance
Collecting a skin swab for white-nose syndrome surveillance
Collecting a skin swab for white-nose syndrome surveillance

This video shows the proper technique for collecting a skin swab from a bat that is either roosting in place or is manually restrained for white-nose syndrome surveillance.

This video shows the proper technique for collecting a skin swab from a bat that is either roosting in place or is manually restrained for white-nose syndrome surveillance.

Collecting a skin swab for white-nose syndrome surveillance (AD)
Collecting a skin swab for white-nose syndrome surveillance (AD)
Collecting a skin swab for white-nose syndrome surveillance (AD)

This video shows the proper technique for collecting a skin swab from a bat that is either roosting in place or is manually restrained for white-nose syndrome surveillance.

This video shows the proper technique for collecting a skin swab from a bat that is either roosting in place or is manually restrained for white-nose syndrome surveillance.

Audio

Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 3 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 3 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 3 artwork
Outstanding in the Field (Ep 3): Chronic Wasting Disease - Oh, Deer
Outstanding in the Field (Ep 3): Chronic Wasting Disease - Oh, Deer
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 3 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 3 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 3 artwork
Outstanding in the Field (Ep 3): Chronic Wasting Disease - Oh, Deer

The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.

The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.

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