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“There is some evidence that toxoplasmosis has neurological effects that influence behavior in both animals and humans.”

A parasite present in Yellowstone National Park and can spread to both wolves and humans, sometimes leading to riskier behaviors.

Today’s Top Stories

E. coli in Game Creek pipe puts area under boil water order

JACKSON, Wyo. — Residents of the Game Creek neighborhood have been warned not to drink water from the tap after E. coli and coliform bacteria were found in the area’s water supply. […]

New Teton County Circuit Court judge appointed

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon announced the appointment of Erin Weisman as Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Teton, Sublette and Fremont Counties on Friday, June 28. Weisman’s […]

SNAPPED: New Jackson Hole History Museum opens

JACKSON, Wyo. — The new Jackson Hole History Museum opened its doors to visitors on Saturday, June 29, ushering in hundreds of people ready to check out the new space. Buckrail photographer […]

Soul unit The Nth Power, both sides of the Tetons on July 4

TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. and VICTOR, Idaho — The 14th Annual Concert on the Commons season is in full swing, offering free, family-friendly concerts at the base of Teton Village. The oozing charisma […]

UPDATE: Missing dog found in GTNP

UPDATE: Aussie was located and reunited with his owner on Sunday, June 30. A good Samaritan found the dog near Arizona Lake and returned him to his owner. “Poor thing is exhausted,” […]

Parasite in YNP can change behavior in wolves, people

JACKSON, Wyo. — The parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is present in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) and can spread to both canines and humans. According to a 2022 research article, 51.6 percent […]

SNAPPED: Don’t pick the blooms

MOOSE, Wyo. — As wildflowers reach full bloom across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) officials ask that visitors do not pick these blooms. “Like most things in Grand […]

Heads up! Mountain lions spotted in Game Creek

JACKSON, Wyo. — A pair of mountain lions was reportedly seen near Game Creek on the evening of Thursday, June 27. Game Creek residents and recreators in the area are encouraged to […]