Rabid skunk discovered in Bangor
Although raccoons are the most common source of human exposure to rabies in Maine, skunks, foxes and other mammals can transmit the virus.
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Although raccoons are the most common source of human exposure to rabies in Maine, skunks, foxes and other mammals can transmit the virus.
A Canadian pet dog recently contracted avian flu and died after ingesting a wild goose that had been carrying H5N1.
Rabies is endemic in Maine's raccoon population, and with more than 120,000 of the critters in the state, they often encounter people.
Three interdisciplinary projects focused on meeting Maine needs have been awarded competitive seed grants through University of Maine Portland Gateway to facilitate convergent research across the University of Maine System. The grant program, CONVERGE Maine, brings together UMS experts with an interest in transdisciplinary work, developing and strengthening partnerships with other institutions and organizations […]