Test results from the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory determined that the naturally-occurring bacteria killed the large ungulate, marking the first documented instance since 1956 that Wyoming wildlife has died from anthrax.⁠ ⁠ Anthrax outbreaks occur among wild and domestic animals when those animals inhale or ingest large concentrations of spores. The bacteria, B anthracis, occurs naturally in soils and can emerge in high quantities after those soils have been disturbed in some way, especially after floods. The disease is most common in herbivores whose diets involve heavy grazing and browsing.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #moose #wyoming #anthrax #wildlife #conservation #outdoors #nature #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: Tom Koerner / USFWS⁠ Story by: hillllllyeah