Study identifies 63 pathogens known to affect lions

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Blood Lions recently released a peer-reviewed study with World Animal Protection highlighting key issues regarding zoonotic diseases and their link to the captive lion breeding industry in South Africa.

Did you know that there are 63 pathogens known to affect lions?

Some of which can potentially be harmful to humans.

Join us in our next post as we unpack 5 diseases which are known to affect both lions and humans alike.