Large Wildlife: Zebra (IMAGE)

Smithsonian

Large Wildlife: Zebra

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Smithsonian scientists found that when large wildlife like zebras decline on the African savanna, either due to a decreasing population or human made barriers like roads and fences, it can a significant increase in rodents, which often carry disease-causing bacteria dangerous to humans.

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