American Black Bear
American Black Bear
Health Issues Which May Affect This Animal
What Causes This Disease?
Trichinosis is a disease caused by a nematode parasite, Trichinella spiralis.Where Is The Disease Found?
Trichinosis occurs throughout North American and can be found in grizzly bears, polar bears, black bears, feral swine, mountain lions, wolverines, wolves, coyotes, and foxes. Trichinosis has been documented in black bears and mountain lions in Idaho. Trichinosis has been documented in humans associated with consuming home-made jerky made from a cougar and a black bear in Idaho.Signs of Disease
Animals infected with trichinosis generally appear healthy. Trichinosis is hard to detect when butchering because there are few lesions and the cysts are very small. The cysts are most common in the muscles of the jaw, tongue, and diaphragm. Animals that are infected with adult worms may have swollen intestines with small bruises on the intestinal wall. Affected muscles and associated lymph nodes may be soft and swollen.Read More About Trichinosis
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Wildlife Weekend Public Program for Families-Bears of Idaho
December 20, 2018 - 12:19 PM MST
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Big Game Season Public Input Meeting
November 30, 2016 - 2:53 PM MST
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Find Out What Bears Really Do In The Woods
June 10, 2016 - 10:59 AM MDT
The Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) will be hosting a free workshop to help demystify bears and help humans to understand what they can do to keep themselves and bears from getting into trouble.
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Idaho Fish and Game to host fun family event in upper valley this Saturday
June 1, 2016 - 10:01 AM MDT
Anyone interested in learning more about what the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) is all about is invited to attend a free event that will be held in St. Anthony at the Clyde Keefer Park this Saturday the 4th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.