2007-01-22 02:58:26 · 3 answers · asked by Lorraine R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The ground squirrels that live in or around the Grand Canyon are resorvior hosts for Yersinia pestis - the bubonic plague.
Thats why there are always signs that say "Don't feed the squirrels!"
Good luck!
2007-01-22 03:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by ihavenoidea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Large populations of prarie dogs can become infected. This has been a problem in the panhandle of Texas, especially as cities have expanded outward and forced prarie dog colonies to intermingle more than before.
2007-01-22 03:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by wheresdean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prairie dogs are a big carrier, though it has been found in a lot of other small rodents as well such as chipmunks, ground squirrels, tree squirrels, mice, etc.
2007-01-22 03:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋