Rabies

disease-and-conditions

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including foxes. When a fox has rabies, its behavior and physical condition can change in ways that s...

Health & Safety

Rabies in the Tetons is a serious but manageable public health concern involving wildlife, pets, and human safety. This evergreen explainer outlines which species carry rabies i...

wildlife-health

Rabies in foxes is maintained through wildlife cycles, primarily via contact with infected animals. The rabies virus is present in the saliva of infected mammals and most often...

health

Rabies in humans in Michigan is rare but remains a concern because of ongoing bat and, historically, terrestrial rabies exposure risks. Most human rabies cases in the United Sta...

disease-and-conditions

Bats are ecologically vital but can carry microorganisms that occasionally affect human health. Bat disease in humans is uncommon but warrants awareness because some infections...

health-relationships

If a possum bites your dog, prioritize safety and medical care. Move your dog to a safe place, restrain them if needed, and inspect the wound. Clean minor injuries with mild soa...

wildlife-risk

Each year, people are killed by animals across the world. These events range from routine encounters that escalate to tragedy, to interactions shaped by environment, behavior, a...