California sea otters killed by rare parasite strain: study

Unusual parasite killing sea otters off California coast, scientists warn

A parasite appears to be capable of killing healthy, adult otters that showed no other signs of disease.

This ‘unusually severe’ parasite is killing California sea otters. Here’s what we know

The lethal parasite could pose a public health risk to both humans and animals, UC Daivs Department of Fish and Wildlife says

This ‘unusually severe’ parasite is killing California sea otters. Here’s what we know

The lethal parasite could pose a public health risk to both humans and animals, UC Daivs Department of Fish and Wildlife says

This ‘unusually severe’ parasite is killing California sea otters. Here’s what we know

The lethal parasite could pose a public health risk to both humans and animals, UC Daivs Department of Fish and Wildlife says

This ‘unusually severe’ parasite is killing California sea otters. Here’s what we know

The lethal parasite could pose a public health risk to both humans and animals, UC Daivs Department of Fish and Wildlife says

Sea otters killed by lethal strain of Toxoplasma

An unusual parasite strain that has killed at least four sea otters may pose a threat to marine animals and humans