A rabies expert called New York authorities “insane” for killing P’Nut the Squirrel – saying the state could have figured out if the animal was dangerous without chopping his head off. Infectious ...

The euthanasia of 'Peanut', a social-media-famous pet squirrel, and Fred, a rescued raccoon, by New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has drawn sharp criticism from experts ...

A guide to key questions you may have about rabies and what to do if you suspect an animal has the rare disease.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The victims aren't at risk of rabies, according to wildlife officials. The residents of San Rafael, California, have been ...