veterinary

Are critically endangered mountain gorillas at risk from human disease?

Are critically endangered mountain gorillas at risk from human disease?

People often worry about the risks involved of catching diseases from animals, such as rabies. However, the risk humans pose to animals is often only considered once a species becomes critically endangered. Mountain gorillas live in two isolated regions: the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) in Uganda and the Virungas, bounded by Uganda, Rwanda, and…