Quick reminder that, if you're working with foxes, echinococcosis is an issue in the US and Canada as well. It's still pretty rare, but boy does it suck if you become infected.
When I moved to Europe, I worked as a ranger's assistant for a while and vaccinations were mandatory. A screening of foxes revealed around 22% of all foxes screened (around 500 at the time) were infected.
If you work in or operate a sanctuary etc., I think it'd be worthwhile to think about getting the vaccine no matter what part of the world you're in.
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ickplant@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 219d
Finnegan the fox has passed away 🕊️
As part of Saveafox Corporation, founded by the late Mikayla Raines, his sounds were used for Kiriko’s Kitsune in Overwatch.
Rest in peace, Finnegan 🖤
Here is Finnegan (TW: includes Finnegan getting put down): https://youtu.be/nb5ZR8tgc6Q
Davel23@fedia.io · 15 pts · 219d
Could use a content warning on that, it includes footage of Finnegan being put down.
ickplant@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 219d
Ty, will put one on there.
ordnance_qf_17_pounder@reddthat.com · 17 pts · 219d
GhostPain@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 219d
God damn it.
scrion@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 219d
Quick reminder that, if you're working with foxes, echinococcosis is an issue in the US and Canada as well. It's still pretty rare, but boy does it suck if you become infected.
When I moved to Europe, I worked as a ranger's assistant for a while and vaccinations were mandatory. A screening of foxes revealed around 22% of all foxes screened (around 500 at the time) were infected.
If you work in or operate a sanctuary etc., I think it'd be worthwhile to think about getting the vaccine no matter what part of the world you're in.
forgetful_fox@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 219d
❤️🦊
Mastengwe@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 219d
This makes me incredibly to sad.
Fizz@lemmy.nz · 4 pts · 218d
Finnagan was the first saveafox video I saw. Rip you cute little fella.