Featured Top Story
Two Big Brown bats in Nevada have tested positive for rabies, prompting reminders about pet vaccinations and wildlife safety.
From
To
Featured Top Story
A coyote attack on Monday resulted in multiple coyotes being euthanized. The Nevada Department of Wildlife says feeding wildlife like coyotes increases the likelihood that such measures might need to be taken.
Featured Top Story
Once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease is nearly always fatal.
Zoology
Featured Top Story
The NDA confirms first cases of rabies in bats this year, encourages animal vaccination
Zoology
Health officials say two bats have tested positive for rabies in Douglas County within the last two weeks.
Zoology
Rabies is most commonly found in bats, and bat activity tends to peak between the months of May and October throughout Nevada.
A local professor potentially saved the life of a Reno woman bitten by a wild monkey, overseas. Dr. Steven Zell coordinated her medical treatment, half a world away.
California authorities say a bat tested positive for rabies at Mineral Bar Campground at Auburn State Recreation Area earlier this month.
The first week of classes have been canceled at a Nevada school after officials determined a bat stuck in the building had rabies.
The Washoe County Health District and Washoe County Regional Animal Services will hold a forum on Wednesday night concerning the importance of rabies vaccination and pet licensing.