60 Seconds of Science: Researchers Discover Widespread Malaria Parasite in White-Tailed Deer
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Oh deer—our scientists found that up to 25%of white-tailed deer on the east coast of the U.S. have a deer malaria parasite. Don’t panic, it’s not a risk for humans, but we’re still unsure of what it means for other hoofed species. The parasite has been hiding in plain sight and is the first malaria parasite found in a deer species. #WeSaveSpecies Read more: http://s.si.edu/1PFh4Gn
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