Emergent Zoonotic Diseases

and other Wildlife Diseases

Wild animals play a crucial role in our ecosystem, but they can also carry diseases that pose risks to humans, pets, and other wildlife. This page provides valuable information about common and emergent wildlife diseases, including zoonotic diseases—those that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

 

Learn about the symptoms, transmission methods, and prevention strategies for illnesses such as rabies, avian influenza, mange, and more. Understanding these diseases not only helps protect your health but also ensures the well-being of the wildlife you may encounter.

 

At Aark, we’re committed to educating the public about safe interactions with wildlife. Explore this page to gain insights into maintaining a safe coexistence with nature while respecting the vital role wildlife plays in our world.


Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

A Canada goose standing in shallow water near the shore.

Chytridiomycota (Chytrid)

A small green tree frog perched on a gloved finger in an indoor setting with kitchen appliances in the background.

Distemper

Person wearing black gloves holding a baby skunk.

Parvovirus (Parvo)

A close-up of a red fox with a bushy tail, sniffing the ground on a forest floor covered in leaves and small twigs.

Mange

Close-up of a small, dirty, and matted raccoon with dark eyes, a black nose, and small rounded ears, sitting on a blue fabric surface. This raccoon has mange.

Snake Fungal Disease (SFD)

Close-up of a snake with dark brown and black patterned scales, resting on shredded paper bedding.

Rabies

Close-up of a bat clinging to a rough tree bark wall with its mouth open, showing small teeth, with its wings extended.