[culpeper]

How long could the spore live in a newspaper? Its probably not the ideal environment. The bacteria must need a degree of moisture, correct temperature, and protection from ultra violet light in order to survive. Curious how long this spore survives outside the lab.

[Abn1508]

"Long time". That's the sole redeeming feature of anthrax as a weapon, the spores can last for months or years. The bacteria encapulate in a hard shell (spores) and lie dormant until they hit a mucous coating.