In the Rockies, chronic wasting disease can devastate herds; scientists are looking for solutions.
Christine Peterson
Christine Peterson lives in Laramie, Wyoming, and has covered science, the environment and outdoor recreation in Wyoming for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Outdoor Life and the Casper Star-Tribune, among others.
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