Two cougars infected with bird flu die on the Olympic Peninsula.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is a severe and contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds. I recently reported thatissued an emergency declaration on the state due to a critical case involving an elderly patient with preexisting conditions. This is despite it causing traditional flu-like symptoms in cows, and very minor symptoms like pink eye in humans .
The sanctuary said in a statement on Friday that the facility was under quarantine and would be closed until further notice while the habitats were sanitized. Now, they are trying to figure out how the cats caught the viral infection, and how to keep those remaining safe.Melinda Mathews lives here full-time with her husband, Mark, who founded the nonprofit in 2006.
The second, an uncollared male spotted by a resident near Blyn in Clallam County, was so weak and emaciated that it couldn’t jump a three-strand wire fence—an uncharacteristic struggle for a species known for its powerful agility.
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