ScienceAugust 18, 2026
mange
MAYNJ
Definition
A skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, resulting in hair loss and severe itching.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'mangier' meaning 'to eat,' referring to the way the mites appear to 'eat away' at the animal's skin.
In the news
The article lists mange, which is spread by domestic and feral dogs, as one of the specific threats causing population declines for the endangered jaguarundi.
This Strange-Looking Cat Lives Across the Americas but Scientists Say It’s Surprisingly Rare and Endangered
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