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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India (02): (WB) elephant, rhinoceros, uncertain
Anthrax -- IndiaThe authorities have suspended elephant safaris at West Bengal's Jaldapara National Park until [Wed 26 Feb 2020] following the death of 5 one-horned rhinoceroses of anthrax since last [Tue 18 Feb 2020] to allow them to carry out a vaccination drive against the infectious bacterial disease. Anthrax primarily impacts herbivores animals and humans can contract the disease directly or indirectly from animals or animal products.A forest official, who did not wish to be named, said they Read more [...]
