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It depends on where in the world. In America, it's very possible if zoo animals come into contact with bats, or if animals introduced to them already have the disease. Also, just recently in the UK, a Barbary macaque was found to have rabies, and it escaped. Sadly it had to be shot dead before it got lost.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoYou seem to be under the impression that there are "zoo-caused" diseases. The keeping of animals doesn't create new viruses, bacteria, or congenital diseases.
However, since animals generally live longer in captivity, there is an increase in geriatric problems that are rarely seen in wild animals that don't live as long.
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∙ 15y agoYes.
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How do diseases spread in zoos?
They get them from un-specified animals & plants.
What do zoos do with there dead animals?
Zoos cremate their dead animals.
Why do zoos help people learn about animals?
1. New diseases and cures that animals carry 2. Why clones of certain animals don't go correctly 3. How animals react to certain things (i.e meeting new animals, eating new foods I think you can learn these things from zoos I hope I helped you!
Why do wild animals live longer than zoo animals?
Because they don't die in starvation or lack of water in zoos. Also there are no predators and it is possible to treat diseases.
What are the benefits of having zoos?
the pros of a zoo is that many zoos cure animals with diseases or sicknesses. they also help care for orphaned animals until they are ready to go out in the wild on there own. some zoos also have breeding programs to try and save endangered species of animals.
Are zoos clean?
Zoos are good if they aren't hurting the animals and they are in good living conditions.
How can zoos cause animals to get sick?
i think its because sometimes the animals can get the sickness from other animals in the zoos
Do zoos allow scienctists to study animals?
Not all zoos let scientists study their animals. Only certain types of zoos let them study their animals!
Why do animals in zoos die prematurely?
animals die in zoos caused by stress and loneliness
When was Citizens Lobbying for Animals in Zoos created?
Citizens Lobbying for Animals in Zoos was created in 1996.
Do animals like it in the zoos?
Some animals
Are animals that are kept in zoos used for experimentation?
No, animals kept in zoos are there for breeding purposes, or for the public to enjoy.
