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I wasn't confusing the two, I know the difference. I should have delved a bit more into the details regarding why I said its "relatively rare" for cats to catch this disease. Your correct that it is very easy for a cat to get this disease IF it comes IN PHYSICAL CONTACT with it. However, that's the key. A cat must come in physical contact with it and they seldom do.
Uh, roundworm is very common in cats — and dogs. So no, it isn't rare, and most cats probably get them via secondary transmissions such as exposure to another infected animal in the home (cats may have an instinctual avoidance of feces; dogs don't). Common houseflies often bring them inside, and indoor cats are known to "hunt" houseflies. Outdoor cats may eat birds and rodents infected with them. Florida notwithstanding, it's a valid concern.
Raccoons have a tendency to treat porches and stacked firewood as a restroom, Yabsley said. People can touch the firewood or children can crawl through the animal waste and become infected after putting their contaminated fingers in their mouths.
Idk, most reasonably well-informed people where I live are quite aware of the risks of encouraging raccoon populations in residential neighborhoods. Feeding them serves no real purpose beyond human gratification (aren't they cute), anyway, and whether neighbors call their local animal control out of fear or because they'd rather err on the side of caution when it comes to zoonotic diseases, the result is the same.
So sad. People are too selfish to stop and consider what is best for the animal.
They could care less about what’s best for the animal. They got to take a selfie with a bear and it will be their crowning achievement on a Monday morning cooler talk at work.
“Hey did you hear about Roger?”
“No what?”
“Guys crazy man. Dude, he took a pic with a wild grizzly bear. That was after the bear attacked him and he fought it off with a pine needle. He’s hot pics on his Facebook page. He eff’ed that bear UP. No joke”
“No way”
“Yeah dude. Susie from accounting was out there with him. They were going on that trip...you know looking for the rainbow unicorn tears”
“Oh yeah I remember them talking about it. I’m gonna log on and check out the pics”
When it comes to wild animals, the behavior of people I have observed in our national parks is unbelievable in its stupidity. Regardless of being told to stay away from the animals, they insist on putting themselves, others and the animal itself in danger. Personally, I'd like to see them put in jail.
They could care less about what’s best for the animal. They got to take a selfie with a bear and it will be their crowning achievement on a Monday morning cooler talk at work.
“Hey did you hear about Roger?”
“No what?”
“Guys crazy man. Dude, he took a pic with a wild grizzly bear. That was after the bear attacked him and he fought it off with a pine needle. He’s hot pics on his Facebook page. He eff’ed that bear UP. No joke”
“No way”
“Yeah dude. Susie from accounting was out there with him. They were going on that trip...you know looking for the rainbow unicorn tears”
“Oh yeah I remember them talking about it. I’m gonna log on and check out the pics”
Funny how some people really think that way.
I've found myself up close and personal with grizzly and black bears on many occasions. Taking a selfie should be the last thing on your mind!!!
When it comes to wild animals, the behavior of people I have observed in our national parks is unbelievable in its stupidity. Regardless of being told to stay away from the animals, they insist on putting themselves, others and the animal itself in danger. Personally, I'd like to see them put in jail.
It's fundamentally the same behavior you see all too often with crazy cat ladies, who are bound and determined to feed every feral cat that comes to their door (without bothering to vaccinate them and spay/neuter them). It's all about how it makes the feeder feel, not about what is actually in the long-term interest of the animals or the larger ecosystem.
A little education can go a long way, but some people are just fundamentally resistant to it. Even large fines or jail time doesn't always stop their behavior.
To be fair it could have also been a case of very uneducated people. They probably didn't realize the repercussions of their action. The public really should be taught one golden rule regarding wild animals: Unless a wild animal is in some sort of obvious distress LEAVE THEM ALONE.
Leave wild animals alone, period, regardless of whether or not they appear to be in distress. In fact, if an animal is in distress, get the heck out of the area as soon as possible.
There aren't many wildlife sanctuaries that take bears, and the ones that do are usually full and not accepting any new members.
And where is the proof of this? I live in Florida, and there are thousands of sanctuaries. A guy down the street from me has a sanctuary for old circus lions and tigers, and I'm sure he would have found a place for the bear. Sorry, not buying this excuse. Sounds like the park management in Oregon is just heartless and likes to kill first and ask questions later.
They should have trapped it, kept it in a zoo and spread the word that the bear was available for a sanctuary for at least a month. If no one comes forward, then put it to sleep. But, I can't buy that they had no options. It's all BS.
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