mammals

Could marine mammals catch COVID-19?

January 15, 2021adminLeave a Comment

It is widely accepted that COVID-19 virus spread from wildlife to humans, and studies are now being done on the risks to land-based animals through cross-infection from humans, (The Veterinarian, October 2020). The results of a study published recently in Science of the Total Environment have found marine mammals may also be vulnerable to reverse […]

Ecovet: Lumpers and splitters

May 30, 2011June 21, 2011adminLeave a Comment

Have you ever wondered why the number of extant mammal species is so imprecise? Consensus seems to have the number at around 4500, others say 4000 is about right while some would have the true total at somewhat more than 4500. Why is it that after nearly 300 years of a binomial system that strives […]