African Lions and Zoonotic Diseases: Implications for Commercial Lion Farms in South Africa
African lions (<i>Panthera leo</i>) are bred in captivity on commercial farms across South Africa and often have close contact with farm staff, tourists, and other industry workers. As transmission of zoonotic diseases occurs through close proximity between wildlife and humans, these com...
Main Authors: | Jennah Green, Catherine Jakins, Eyob Asfaw, Nicholas Bruschi, Abbie Parker, Louise de Waal, Neil D’Cruze |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1692 |
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