Diseases and Wildlife

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In the 6th episode of the Reach podcast, we discuss diseases in wildlife. We joined Dr. Kurt Vandegrift in the field to learn how research is conducted using ticks and mice, and how he is trying to prevent the next big epidemic. Next, we speak with Dr. Marilyn Roossinck about white-nose syndrome and it is endangering little brown bats.

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Ticks- Emerging Epidemics
Dr. Kurt Vandegrift
https://www.huck.psu.edu/people/kurt-vandegrift
White-nose syndrome in bats
Guest: Dr. Marilyn Roossinck
Roossinck Lab
Main information page for White nosed syndrome
Pennsylvania Game Commission

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