RE: Zoonotic Disease Transmission: the Raccoon Dog and COVID 19

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The first photo of the raccoon dog looks a lot like the raccoons here, except for the longer legs. It has the mask on the face and the ringed tail. True that animals can carry diseases and the transfer can go back and forth between human and animal. Ticks seem to be rampant in the woods now and easily attach to any wildlife.

It’s scary how cruel and unfeeling how humans can be to animals and I might add to other humans. Thanks for bringing these situations to light.



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Thank you very much for visiting, @redheadpei. I learned a lot from writing this post. First of all, this is a new animal to me. Then, I wasn't aware that wet markets were so common all over the world. Also, I was very disappointed in Finland for being rather singular in allowing the fur trade.

As for ticks: We should invite opossum to live in our yards. These critters live on ticks😇. They get along fine with cats and don't carry rabies. Plus I think they are adorable. We usually have at least one roaming around (they like the cat food) but I haven't seen any for a while.

Have a wonderful week my friend.

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