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Rare Amur tigers affected by canine distemper
By Tim Sandle
Aug 15, 2013 - 1 hour ago in Environment
There have been several cases of rare Amur tigers in Russia being infected with canine distemper virus, a pathogen most commonly found in domestic dogs. The current trend is worrying researchers.
The numbers of Amur tigers (also called Siberian tigers) stands at fewer than 500, with their numbers reduced to such a low level through loss of habitat and poaching. The tigers now face a new threat: canine distemper virus...
Rare Amur tigers affected by canine distemper
By Tim Sandle
Aug 15, 2013 - 1 hour ago in Environment
There have been several cases of rare Amur tigers in Russia being infected with canine distemper virus, a pathogen most commonly found in domestic dogs. The current trend is worrying researchers.
The numbers of Amur tigers (also called Siberian tigers) stands at fewer than 500, with their numbers reduced to such a low level through loss of habitat and poaching. The tigers now face a new threat: canine distemper virus...