Pacific Northwest Coyotes Researchers

The deadly tapeworm spreading across America has reached the Pacific Northwest

The deadly tapeworm spreading across America has reached the Pacific Northwest - Date: - June 11, 2026 - Source: - University of Washington - Summary: - A potentially dangerous tapeworm linked to severe, cancer-like disease has now been found in the Pacific Northwest, marking its first detection in wild animals along the U.S. West Coast. Researchers discovered the parasite, Echinococcus multilocularis, in 37% of coyotes tested around Puget Sound—a surprisingly high rate for a region where it...