Mangey Bear (IMAGE)

Penn State

Mangey Bear

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This bear had a severed case of mange. Normally, most bears that are exposed to mites may have a dermal response, but after the initial reaction their immune system can fight the parasites off. But that doesn't seem to be happening with sarcoptic mange in some bears in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Game Commission

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