Study tracks Arctic animals’ exposure to disease better known in Interior Alaska: tularemia
The disease is more commonly associated with rabbits and hares.
November 23, 2022
330
A wide variety of Arctic animals including polar bears are being exposed to a tick-borne pathogen normally associated with rabbits and hares, a newly published study said. The findings are intended to help scientists track what is expected to be a northward spread of the disease into the warming Arctic.
Access to content from the Arctic Knowledge Archives is available to subscribers only.
Please sign in to continue, or choose your subscription for unlimited access.
All memberships are considered donations to support this non-profit effort. Institutions and groups should contact us directly for pricing.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Membership
You may select only one level from this group.
Individual Annual
$150.00
Year
Individual Monthly
$15.00
Month