Animals
  • Uncertain Origin of Deadly Distemper Causes Unease in Africa

    Back in 1994, a deadly virus swept through Serengeti National park, killing 30 percent of all wild lions in the region. The cause was later revealed to be canine distemper - a shocking revelation as it had long been suspected that cats couldn't contract the virus. Now, new research has found that not only did dogs likely bring the virus to these cats, but it was then spread further by another unidentified species.