Dossier
Toxoplasmosis
Coverage of Toxoplasmosis in the Nexus archive.
- Parasite in feral cat feces becomes a threat to marine life
A 10-year-old Hawaiian monk seal named Kaʻale was found dead in May due to toxoplasmosis, a parasite found in feral animals. The incident highlights the threat of feral cat feces to marine life.
- Cause of death revealed for beloved Hawaiian monk seal
Hawaiian monk seal RH32, also known as Ka'ale, died on May 6 from toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite spread through contact with contaminated cat feces. Toxoplasmosis is a leading threat to Hawaiian monk seals.