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Two snow leopards at a California sanctuary have tested positive for Valley fever, a soil-borne fungal illness that’s also sickened a staff inspector — turning the facility into a high-alert zone. One leopard, Jackson, has battled the disease before and remains on meds. The illness, which causes coughing, fever, and fatigue, thrives in dry, dusty conditions — making prevention tough since there’s no vaccine. The sanctuary’s past loss of a lion to Valley fever has made them hyper-vigilant, focusing on close monitoring and strict safety measures to protect their big cats and staff.

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