Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death of lions in Gir National Park...........

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Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death of lions in Gir National Park?

Canine Distemper Virus

Nipah Virus

Hendra Virus

Foot and Mouth Disease Virus

Explanation:

canine distemper may have been responsible for the death of four lions even as two more deaths were reported in Gir, taking the death toll to 23 since September 12. Canine distemper is a viral disease that impacts a large number of wild animals including cats and dogs.