Cause of death established: Chamois in region of Austria had pneumonia

Date:

May 16, 2014

Source:

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien

Summary:

In spring 2010, nearly a third of the chamois living in a region of northern Austria suddenly died of unexplained causes. Concerned hunters and foresters sent the carcasses for analysis. Extensive investigations have now revealed that the animals died of bacterial pneumonia caused by two strains of bacteria that are highly unusual in chamois.

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Mountain goats' miraculous escape from avalanche captured in dramatic video footage

A group of skiers in the French Alps have captured dramatic footage of the moment an avalanche threatened to overwhelm a family of mountain goats.

They are then united with the rest of the group, and can be seen continuing their journey around the mountain – presumably in search of safer terrain. Fleeing down the slopes near Pralognan-la-Vanoise in the Rhône-Alpes, the group of Chamois goats splits into two, with half the animals escaping to the encouragement of those looking on.

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