parasite

A rare parasite is killing California sea otters – is cat poop runoff to blame? The Guardian USSea otters are dying from rare parasite strain along Calif. coast SFGATERare strain of parasite that killed 4 otters in California could…

California sea otters killed by rare parasite that could also threaten humans Fox NewsWildlife officials say 4 sea otters have been killed by a parasite KSBY NewsFour California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that…

Four California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans CNNRare strain of parasite that killed 4 otters in California could pose danger to humans, researchers say Yahoo NewsOtter-Killing…

Researchers studying grey wolf populations in Yellowstone National Park have discovered an intriguing reason why some wolves may be more inclined to become pack leaders.Grey wolves exposed to Toxoplasma gondii -- the parasite that causes…

The brain-hijacking parasite Toxoplasma gondii seems to be almost everywhere. The microscopic invader is thought to infect up to 50 percent of people, and a range of studies suggests it may alter human behavior, in addition to that of…