This Zombie Deer Disease is on the Rise. Could Wolves Be the Answer?

CWD, or chronic wasting disease, is a disease caused by a genetic mutation. Though there’s no bacteria or virus to blame for it, it’s still highly contagious. CWD symptoms resemble something you might see on The Walking Dead—shrunken, bony features, staggering, and a dazed look—hence its memorable nickname: “zombie deer disease.”  Over the last few […]