by Mac Slavo, SHTF Plan:

Researchers from Cornell University have released the results of a new study that claims to show the spread of avian influenza (bird flu). Their study stated that the virus has been transmitted to wild bobcats and has claimed the life of one of the cats that was part of the study.

“They’re this cryptic species that we don’t know much about,” said Jennifer Bloodgood, wildlife vet, New York State Wildlife Health Program. “You don’t see them a lot when you’re outside. It was a surprise to us and kind of a warning of what this could mean for their populations.”

“To look at dead and sick animals and look for diseases in those animals to identify potential new diseases or trends in existing diseases,” said Bloodgood. “So I think it’s really important to monitor this disease and see what’s going on so that we can protect ourselves and our pets.”