A cairn found in Cohab Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park. Frank and Anne's Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook.

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Ground squirrel in Craters of the Moon NP. This page presents some basic information on rabies and how it relates to hikers, backpackers, and campers in canyon country.
 Rabies (Hydrophobia)
 Overview
Don't feed the wildlife. Squirrels and chipmunks often bite when fed and may carry serious diseases like Bubonic Plague or rabies. We will have more information later.
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There are no books or resources to report at this time.  
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 Related Sites

Bats and Rabies
CDC site.

Fact Sheets: Rabies

Rabies
CDC site.

Rabies
Medicine Plus.

Rabies
University of Utah.

Rabies: What You Need to Know

Rabnet: Human and Animal Rabies
World Health Organization.


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A Canyon Country cairn.