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Opossums do possess a placenta, [31] but it is short-lived, simple in structure, and, unlike that of placental mammals, not fully functional. [32] The young are therefore born at a very early stage, although the gestation period is similar to that of many other small marsupials, at only 12 to 14 days. [ 33 ]
Invasive species in California, the introduced species of fauna−animals and flora−plants that are established and have naturalized within California. Native plants and animals can become threatened endangered species from the spread of invasive species in natural habitats and/or developed areas (e.g. agriculture, transport, settlement).
dogs, minks, opossums, cats, lions, tigers, leopards, raccoons, poultry, other birds, frogs raw or undercooked fish or meat Hantavirus: Hantavirus spp. deer mice, cotton rats and other rodents exposure to feces, urine, saliva or bodily fluids Henipavirus: Henipavirus spp. horses, bats exposure to feces, urine, saliva or contact with sick horses
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A new CDC report suggests cases are rising in some states. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
Armadillos are moving into Indiana. In the southeastern U.S., they've been blamed in some cases of leprosy.
Four species of free-tailed bats occur in California. Western mastiff bat, Eumops perotis. California mastiff bat, E. p. californicus (CDFW special concern) Pocketed free-tailed bat, Nyctinomops femorosaccus (CDFW special concern) Big free-tailed bat, Nyctinomops macrotis (CDFW special concern) Brazilian (or Mexican) free-tailed bat, Tadarida ...
Each year, about 150 people in the United States and 250,000 around the world get leprosy, known as Hansen's disease. In the past, Hansen’s disease was feared as a highly contagious, devastating ...