What are the common routes of transmission for zoonotic disease?
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Question 2Define zoonotic disease.
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Question 3Why are some of the laws so complicated? For example, it may be that possession of a certain species is legal in a state, but not legal in a county or municipality.
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Question 4List some of the reasons there are laws prohibiting the keeping of certain species.
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Question 5Suppose you wanted to acquire a skunk for a pet but are unsure if it is legal where you live. a) How could you determine if it is permitted and what special requirements would need to be met? i. Source(s) used? ii. Permits? iii. Requirements? b) What could be the consequences in your area of keeping an illegal species? c) Consequences for the animal? d) Consequences for the owner?
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Question 6Investigate the instances of unwanted exotics being released into the wild. a) What are some of the common species that have been identified as being nonnative? b) What problems are created when nonnative species invade a habitat?
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