wild animals

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The pest can also affect wild animals, pets and even people.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

They say wild animals shouldn’t be taken out of their natural habitat; capybaras love water, mud, and grass, and it’s cruel to take them away from it.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The role of modern zoos remains contested: they argue they play a vital role in conservation, while critics question the ethics of keeping wild animals in captivity.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Repeated and prolonged contact between humans and wild animals creates more opportunities for pathogens to move between species.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

They are large, wild animals from the rain forest.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston