Epizootic Diseases Often Occur in Wild Animals on a Periodic

Question

Epizootic diseases often occur in wild animals on a periodic or cyclic basis.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Epizootic diseases, also known as wildlife diseases, can occur periodically or cyclically in wild animal populations. These outbreaks are often caused by pathogens that spread rapidly among a susceptible population and can result in significant mortality rates. Examples of epizootic diseases include avian influenza, white-nose syndrome in bats, and chronic wasting disease in deer and elk.