Bird Flu Outbreak Puts Mink Farms Back in the Spotlight A new variant of avian influenza appears capable of spreading among mammals, highlighting the need for more proactive surveillance, experts said.
How ‘the Most Vicious, Horrible Animal Alive’ Became a YouTube Star Joseph Carter, a.k.a. the Mink Man, trains feisty carnivores to patrol canals and urban river banks for a growing online audience.
The Michigan Mink Mystery: How Did an Interspecies Outbreak Unfold? The puzzling coronavirus cases highlight ongoing surveillance challenges and blind spots.
Four Americans Were Infected With a Virus Variant Seen in Mink The cluster is the first known instance of likely animal-to-human transmission in the United States.