We have moved from using wildlife to captive resources for this purpose.
The mechanism of virus transmission between wildlife and captive mink and the effects of AMDV exposure on the viability of the susceptible species deserve further investigation.
The rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus (Parastrongylus) cantonensis, causes eosinophilic meningitis in humans (4 ) and various disease manifestations (meningoencephalitis, neurologic disorders) in atypical host species, including wildlife and captive animals (5 ).
The small number of animals trapped in Yarmouth County, which has a large number of mink ranches, prevents a detailed analysis of the relationship between AMDV prevalence in wildlife and captive mink.
A typical day might involve gathering data for a wildlife survey, feeding captive cheetahs and helping educate local farmers and children about the importance of conserving them, which is often seen as a problem animal.
Zoos and related captive wildlife facilities offer substantial and irreplaceable experiences that more than expose people to the natural world.
On November 23, ALDF joined PETA, Performing Animal Welfare Society, and captive wildlife attorney Deborah Robinson in submitting official comments, urging FWS to deny the Dallas Zoo's permit application.
Wild animals are a special concern because the noise and confusion of a sporting event, transportation and caged housing would probably cause distress, said Lisa Wathne, manager of captive wildlife protection for the Humane Society.
"Mr. Sipek and Ms. Boynes were in violation of federal and state laws that are in place to keep both people and animals safe and healthy," said Major Curtis Brown, leader of the FWC's Captive Wildlife and Investigations Section.
Because amphibians are declining globally, exposure of captive wildlife to free-ranging populations should be minimized.
