The National Park Service's Wildlife Health Branch addresses a variety of needs for disease management and prevention in parks. Today, wildlife are more often victims of diseases that are emerging due to human activities and changing landscapes. In these cases prevention and management are often necessary to protect and sustain healthy wildlife populations. Wildlife and ecosystem health are key components of the "One Health" concept, which recognizes that the health of humans, animals and the environment are interconnected.
Diseases
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Chronic Wasting DiseaseLearn more about Chronic Wasting Disease
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Foot and Mouth DiseaseLearn more about Foot and Mouth Disease
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RabiesLearn more about Rabies
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PlagueLearn more about Plague
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White-nose SyndromeLearn more about White-nose Syndrome
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West Nile VirusLearn more about West Nile Virus
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Highly pathogenic avian influenzaLearn more about highly pathogenic avian influenza
Last updated: April 6, 2018