Around the world Posted on 2024-07-26 16:24:30
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Healthy wildlife leads to healthy biodiversity and functional ecosystems
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W.B. Karesh1,3, C. Machalaba1 and M.M. Uhart 2,3
- EcoHealth Alliance
- One Health Institute, University of California Davis
- WOAH Working Group on Wildlife
Corresponding author: W.B. Karesh
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Wildlife, environmental and human health are interconnected: impacts can compromise natural balances and the health and function of ecosystems. Thus, healthy wild animal populations have broad and substantial benefits; for example, via pest control, pollination, food chains, soil productivity, biodiversity and reforestation. Wildlife are often sentinels for ecosystem health in cases of pollution and other threats. A well-developed national animal health programme that incorporates wildlife is a crucial tool for managing wildlife health risk and ensuring biodiversity conservation.
https://doi.org/10.20506/bull.2024.1.3507
