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University of Montana: Student Research - Parasite May Create Risk-Taking Wolves in Yellowstone
December 03, 2022
MISSOULA, Montana, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:

New research from a University of Montana student and his partners suggests that a common parasite associated with cats turns Yellowstone National Park wolves into risk takers, who when infected are much more likely to disperse across the landscape and become pack leaders.

The story caught fire with media outlets worldwide, with both CNN and NPR picking it up. The research . . .

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