Constant scratching, bumpy skin and tufts of lost fur. Those are just some of the signs that an animal has scabies, a severe and potentially fatal skin disease caused by tiny mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrow into the skin.

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scabies-animals-beloved-wombat.html)

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