Amanda Guthrie, the Zoological Society of Londons head of wildlife services, said: Zookeepers take stringent precautions to ensure the safety of susceptible animals, including wearing masks and gloves when preparing their food and cleaning out their enclosures.
Zoo veterinarian Dr. Amanda Guthrie says the wallabies don't have a natural immunity to the disease, toxoplasmosis, because it's not indigenous to New Zealand. But she's surprised by the number of deaths.
Date: Jan 27, 2015
Category: Health
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Amanda Guthrie
Education:
Eureka College - Sociology/Psycology, Effingham high school, Lakeland Community College - General