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Covid : Cows, not wildlife, the problem

A new IUCN report by the Species Survival Commission finds that contact with and trade of domesticated animals and their products are by far the most frequent source of recurring human illness. While less evidence exists tracing zoonotic disease cases to direct interactions with wildlife, risks linked to poorly regulated trade remain a concern. The new report – Situation analysis on the roles and risks of wildlife in the emergence of human infectious diseases – was published by the International...