Wildlife populations are constantly under pressure from human-induced changes to their habitats, competition with livestock and climate change. All of these pressures have resulted in increased incidences of diseases in wildlife. Disease in wild animals, especially those that are endangered or group- living, can have significant impacts not just on individual health, but also on the survival and well-being of the population, or species, itself. Wildlife diseases also impact human and livestock health, through spillover or emergence of zoonotic diseases, as we have learnt during the recent Covid-19 pandemic.
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At CWS, we are working to understand how diseases affect wildlife populations and the drivers for the outbreak of these diseases. This includes understanding factors that affect the occurrence and spread of zoonotic diseases and their impact on the animal, as well as, human health and well-being. The ultimate goal is to develop an early warning system for diseases of wildlife, especially those with zoonotic potential, for better wildlife as well as human health management.
