Rhesus macaques in Nepal (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis

Rhesus macaques in Nepal

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Rhesus macaques at Kathmandu, Nepal temple. Primates are among the animal taxa with highest likelihood of harboring viruses that could spill over to humans. Rhesus macaques are highly adaptable to urban landscapes, making them more likely to transmit viruses to humans.

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Christine K. Johnson, UC Davis

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