Coronavirus Threatens Great Apes

According to the article, what animal population is the novel corona virus believed to have originated in

• bats

• apes

• humans

• mosquitoes

Why are conservationists especially concerned about the primate populations?

• primates feed on bats

• we know that this virus affects all animals equally

• human respiratory viruses are often fatal to primates

• there aren't enough masks available to supply primates with them

Even without the threat of Covid-19, primates were already endangered due to

• an unhealthy diet consisting of Big Macs and fries

• excessive hunting by safari tourists

• Ebola virus

• habitat loss and poaching

Which of the following are suggested ways to protect the great ape populations from COVID-19. Choose all correct answers.

• stopping wildlife tourism for now

• reducing field research

• requiring social distancing among all primates

• quarantining all infected primates in Africa

Why are some officials concerned that their protective efforts may not be enough?

• all flights into Africa are now stopped

• air fares are currently very low so some people may travel for wildlife vacations anyway

• the loss of tourism may lead to social isolation among the primates

• all of the above are correct answers

Which of the following concerns about humans also apply to the primate populations?

• the virus may be spread by infected individuals who are not yet showing symptoms

• the virus may require a longer quarantine than other viruses we have dealt with

• we may not have all the resources we need to deal with the results of the virus

• all answers are correct