Some of these infectious diseases also have
wild animal reservoirs, meaning that they can survive in certain species of wild animals.
Wild animal reservoirs include wolves, coyotes, foxes, California gray seals, sea lions, and raccoons.
Not exact matches
That is likely different than the experiences of
wild animals, who have to adapt to the regularly changing carbon dioxide levels of lakes and
reservoirs from season to season and throughout the day.
Recent work shows the bacteria may hang on to the genes for CTX - M even when no longer exposed to antibiotics, suggesting that superbugs can survive in the
wild, with
animals acting as a
reservoir.
The researchers also state that
wild animals, such as foxes can be infected and could act as a
reservoir if introduced.
Furthermore, you may never be able to achieve a 100 % flea - free environment if you have any
wild animals (raccoons and opossums are huge flea
reservoirs) or feral cats that pass through your yard.