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A new study by Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has revealed that captive white-tailed deer in Texas are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. With more than 90% of the captive deer at one facility testing positive for the virus, the authors indicate their findings likely reflect deer-to-deer transmission. With deer hunting a major recreational activity and economic benefit to the Texas economy, understanding more about the nexus of hunters, deer and the possibility of zoonotic disease transmission is important in ensuring the industry's overall safety and sustainability. There are more than 10,000 captive cervid facilities throughout the U.S. where deer are bred, according to The Wildlife Society, and more than 500 of these facilities are in Texas.

A population of strange canids in Texas could hold the key to reviving the highly endangered red wolf.

The latest surge in coronavirus cases is likely higher than what's been reported, thanks to the popularity of at-home tests and some people not getting tested because they're struggling to get an appointment or avoiding long wait times.