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It's thankfully not common, but it does occasionally happen. There have been brief, sharp epidemics of various strains of bird flu that have become transmittable to humans. That's one of the biggest fears of many epidemiologists; that some strain of bird flu will mutate into a form that people can catch.
In fact, that's one of the major plot lines in John Ringo's best-selling military thriller "The Last Centurion"; that a strain of bird flu becomes an epidemic, killing billions of people.
What else can I help you with?
Is a shoebill a mammal?
No, a shoebill is not a mammal. It is a large bird species found in East Africa.
Why can't dogs and humans get the same viruses?
Dogs and humans have different immune systems and cellular receptors, so viruses that can infect one species may not be able to infect the other. Additionally, genetic differences between species can affect virus transmission and replication within host cells.
Is parakeet a mammal?
No a parakeet is definitely NOT a mammal. They belong in the bird species. They lay eggs and have feathers. Parakeets are birds and remember that.
Ostrich a bird or a mammal?
Ostrich is a bird, and it is the largest bird species in the world. They are flightless birds with long legs and necks.
How many species of animals are there in the deserts?
In the Simpson desert there is 180 species of bird,44 species of mammal and 92 species of reptile.
Are there more mammals than birds in the world?
No, there are more bird species than mammal species in the world. As of recent estimates, there are approximately 10,000 recognized bird species compared to around 6,400 mammal species. However, in terms of individual numbers, there may be more mammals overall due to the large populations of certain species, like rodents.
What is a mammal bird called?
There isn't a mammal-bird.
Is a tropical bird a mammal?
No. Whether it is tropical or not, no bird is a mammal.
What is the name of the Extinct bird that was a mammal?
There is no such thing. No bird is or ever was a mammal.
Is budgerigar a mammal?
No. A budgerigar (budgie) or parakeet is a bird, not a mammal.
Is a whale mammal or a bird?
mammal
What is a eland a mammal or a bird?
A mammal.
