"The bacteria can infect animals, and because we can't treat all animals in the wild, it persists in nature and thus occasionally causes a limited number of human cases," he explained. Bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. People usually get it afte...
Do not feed wildlife. Mammals can carry rabies or bubonic plague. Pets must be on a leash and stay on paved roads when not in a vehicle. Pets are prohibited on trails. They disturb wildlife and can attract cougars and bears. Check your body for ticks; ticks can carry Lyme disease or ...