Jackson Hole wolf pack has mange

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Feb 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM MST

Story Updated: Feb 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM MST

JACKSON, WYOMING - Biologists have discovered mange in a Jackson Hole wolf pack during an operation to collar wolves in the northwest Wyoming area.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Mike Jimenez says all five wolves collared in the Antelope Pack had mange. Another two that were not collared also were observed to be suffering from the mites. Mange is a parasitic disorder in which mites infect the skin.

The Antelope Pack inhabits an area of Jackson Hole ranging across part of Grand Teton National Park and nearby national forest. Wolves can survive the mite, but in harsh winters the irritation from infestation causes them to scratch off hair, leading to potential hypothermia and death. Pups are particularly susceptible.

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