Friday, 24 January 2014

FAQ #5 – What Diseases are Lions prone to?

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African lions, especially those that live in the wild are vulnerable to many diseases. One such disease is Bovine Tuberculosis.
Bovine Tuberculosis is a serious disease that spreads among numerous wildlife species, and has established itself as a significant problem in lions.
Other infectious viral diseases affecting African lions include Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) or Feline AIDS, which breaks down the lion’s natural immunity or resistance to disease.

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