Warthogs: unlikely allies of livestock farmers
Warthogs sleep in communal burrows, move in and out of fenced areas, and are known to interact with humans, wildlife and livestock. In light of this behaviour, a new study published in the January 2021 issue of the Journal of Wildlife Diseases suggests that warthogs may act as sentinels for the spread of disease.
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