PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife – USA (03): (NY) raccoon, alert

Canine distemper — United States
Authorities have revealed that raccoons in Central Park [New York City] have been dying from a viral outbreak of an infectious disease that makes them act like “zombies.” It is believed that 26 raccoons found dead in the park since 24 Jun [2018] were infected with canine distemper virus, which is contagious to dogs if they have not been vaccinated against it, officials told the New York Post.
Symptoms of distemper include unusual tameness, disorientation, appearing confused, lack of