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The reservior of rabies is...

The reservior of rabies is

A

Rabid dogs

B

Foxes wolves and rapid dogs

C

Dogs, foxes , wolves, jackals, mongooses, bats, cats, skunks and coyotes

D

Rapid dogs and cats

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the reservoir of rabies, which refers to the species that can harbor and transmit the rabies virus. 2. **Identifying Potential Reservoirs**: The options provided include various animals: - a. Rabbit dogs - b. Foxes, wolves, and rabid dogs - c. Dogs, foxes, wolves, jackals, mongoose, bats, cats, shunks, coyotes 3. **Researching Rabies Virus**: Rabies is caused by the rabies virus, which primarily affects mammals. It is important to identify which mammals are known to be reservoirs for this virus. 4. **Listing Known Reservoirs**: The rabies virus has been found in several terrestrial mammals, including: - Dogs - Foxes - Wolves - Jackals - Mongooses - Bats - Cats - Skunks - Coyotes 5. **Analyzing the Options**: - Option a (Rabbit dogs) is incomplete and does not cover all reservoirs. - Option b (Foxes, wolves, and rabid dogs) is also limited. - Option c includes a comprehensive list of known reservoirs for rabies. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the information gathered, the most accurate answer is option c, which includes all the relevant animals that can act as reservoirs for the rabies virus. **Final Answer**: The reservoir of rabies is option C: Dogs, foxes, wolves, jackals, mongoose, bats, cats, shunks, and coyotes. ---
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