The first marine rabies outbreak puts SA in the spotlight

Daily Maverick

A rabies outbreak in South African Cape fur seals, a first in the marine environment, raises concerns about cross-border transmission. The documentary “Out of the Blue” sheds light on the outbreak’s impact and the need for prevention efforts. Researchers suspect transmission from black-backed jackals and warn of potential spread to other regions. Vaccination research is ongoing, but protecting the entire seal population may be challenging.

Read More from source

Daily Dive
Daily Dive
Articles: 1356