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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 23, 2020 8:50:37 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2020/07/23/muskrat-population-declining.aspx Story at-a-glance Muskrat populations in North America have declined significantly in the last 50 years Researchers with The Pennsylvania State University conducted a review to uncover what may ultimately be harming muskrats Among the commonly reported factors leading to muskrat infections and mortality were viruses, fungal infections, bacteria, parasites, heavy metals and pesticides Overall, the team highlighted bacteria as being the leading cause of muskrat mortality The review will act as a reference point for future investigations to unveil what other threats may be contributing to muskrats’ population decline, and what significance this has for North America’s aquatic ecosystem health as a whole My notes: For the most part, it's from humans. Again. Just like w/ our own bodies, if a creature's body is riddled with toxins, they can't fight off infections as easily.
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Post by Bob on Apr 7, 2022 18:35:19 GMT -5
I wonder if they are still declining.
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