Wildlife Epidemiology MCQs January 8, 2026April 6, 2024 by u930973931_answers 40 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/40 Subscribe 1. What does wildlife epidemiology primarily focus on? (A) The study of animal behavior in the wild (B) The conservation of natural habitats (C) The genetic diversity of wildlife species (D) The spread and control of diseases in wild animal populations 2. Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of disease outbreaks in wildlife populations? (A) Decline in population size (B) Disruption of ecosystem balance (C) Increased genetic diversity (D) Loss of biodiversity 3. What is the term used to describe the occurrence of a disease at a higher-than-normal rate in a particular population or geographic area? (A) Endemic (B) Pandemic (C) Epidemic (D) Outbreak 4. Which of the following factors can contribute to the emergence of diseases in wildlife populations? (A) Decreased human-wildlife interactions (B) Reduced global travel (C) Loss of habitat due to urbanization (D) Preservation of natural ecosystems 5. Which of the following is an example of a zoonotic disease? (A) Avian influenza (bird flu) (B) All of the above (C) West Nile virus (D) Lyme disease 6. What is the primary mode of transmission of rabies virus in wildlife populations? (A) Mosquito bites (B) Consumption of contaminated food or water (C) Direct contact with infected animals (D) Airborne transmission 7. Which of the following diseases primarily affects amphibian populations? (A) Avian influenza (B) West Nile virus (C) Chronic wasting disease (D) Chytridiomycosis 8. What is the term used to describe the ability of a pathogen to cause disease in a susceptible host population? (A) Infectivity (B) Virulence (C) Transmission (D) Pathogenicity 9. Which of the following factors can contribute to the spread of infectious diseases in wildlife populations? (A) Presence of intermediate hosts (B) Limited movement of animals (C) High genetic diversity (D) Low population density 10. What is the primary role of wildlife epidemiologists in disease management? (A) Treatment of infected animals (B) Study of animal behavior (C) Preservation of natural habitats (D) Control and prevention of disease spread in wildlife populations 11. Which of the following is a prion disease affecting deer, elk, and moose populations? (A) Chytridiomycosis (B) Chronic wasting disease (C) Rabies (D) Canine distemper 12. What is the primary method used to diagnose diseases in wildlife populations? (A) Physical examination only (B) Laboratory testing of samples (C) Observation of animal behavior (D) Population surveys 13. Which term refers to diseases that are constantly present in a particular population or region? (A) Epidemic (B) Sporadic (C) Pandemic (D) Endemic 14. Which organization plays a key role in global wildlife disease surveillance? (A) WHO (B) FAO (C) UNESCO (D) OIE (WOAH) 15. What is the main reason bats are considered important reservoirs for emerging infectious diseases? (A) Unique immune system and high species diversity (B) Low mobility (C) Short lifespan (D) Limited geographical distribution 16. Which of the following diseases is commonly transmitted through ticks in wildlife? (A) Lyme disease (B) Avian influenza (C) Rabies (D) Ebola 17. Which wildlife species is primarily associated with the transmission of Ebola virus? (A) Bats (B) Rodents (C) Birds (D) Deer 18. The study of how environmental factors influence disease occurrence in wildlife is called: (A) Ecology (B) Epidemiology (C) Pathology (D) Eco-epidemiology 19. Which of the following diseases affects marine mammals such as seals and dolphins? (A) Canine distemper virus (CDV) (B) Morbillivirus (C) Rabies (D) Brucellosis 20. Which approach focuses on the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment? (A) Public health (B) One Health (C) Environmental health (D) Global health 21. Which pathogen is responsible for causing avian influenza in wild and domestic birds? (A) Virus (B) Bacteria (C) Fungus (D) Parasite 22. White-nose syndrome, which affects bat populations, is caused by a: (A) Bacterium (B) Virus (C) Fungus (D) Parasite 23. Which disease is primarily spread among amphibians due to the chytrid fungus? (A) Ranavirus (B) Parvovirus (C) West Nile virus (D) Chytridiomycosis 24. Which wildlife species commonly transmits rabies to humans in many regions? (A) Foxes (B) Deer (C) Birds (D) Turtles 25. Brucellosis in wildlife is mainly associated with which type of animals? (A) Reptiles (B) Birds (C) Ungulates (D) Amphibians 26. Which mosquito-borne virus affects birds, horses, and humans? (A) Ebola (B) Canine distemper virus (C) West Nile virus (D) Hantavirus 27. The process of identifying and controlling diseases in wildlife populations is known as: (A) Wildlife health management (B) Disease ecology (C) Wildlife pathology (D) Environmental toxicology 28. Which of the following is a major challenge in wildlife disease management? (A) Easy access to wildlife (B) Difficulty in surveillance and diagnosis (C) Limited movement of animals (D) Abundance of disease data 29. What is the most common route of transmission for chronic wasting disease in deer? (A) Airborne transmission (B) Direct contact and contaminated environments (C) Mosquito bites (D) Waterborne spread 30. Which human activity increases the risk of zoonotic disease transmission from wildlife? (A) Habitat conservation (B) Reduced exploitation (C) Wildlife protection laws (D) Deforestation and habitat encroachment 31. Which term describes a disease that is consistently present within a wildlife population? (A) Epidemic (B) Pandemic (C) Endemic (D) Sporadic 32. Which of the following is a common tool used to study disease spread in wildlife populations? (A) Satellite imaging (B) Genetic engineering (C) Mathematical modeling (D) Antibiotic trials 33. Which pathogen type is responsible for causing bovine tuberculosis in wildlife? (A) Bacterium (B) Virus (C) Fungus (D) Parasite 34. The term “spillover” refers to disease transmission: (A) From humans to wildlife (B) From wildlife to humans or domestic animals (C) Within a single wildlife species (D) From insects to plants 35. Which wildlife species is commonly associated with the transmission of hantavirus? (A) Birds (B) Rodents (C) Bats (D) Frogs 36. Which factor most increases the risk of disease transmission among densely packed wildlife populations? (A) High genetic diversity (B) Close physical contact (C) Increased distance between individuals (D) Low pathogen load 37. The term “zoonosis” refers to: (A) Diseases transmitted from animals to humans (B) Diseases transmitted between animals only (C) Diseases affecting only plants (D) Diseases affecting only reptiles 38. Which species is most affected by distemper outbreaks in wildlife? (A) Amphibians (B) Fish (C) Carnivores (D) Insects 39. Climate change may increase wildlife disease risk by: (A) Reducing pathogen survival (B) Expanding vector ranges (C) Decreasing humidity (D) Halting species migration 40. Which method is commonly used to diagnose diseases in wildlife? (A) Laboratory testing of tissue samples (B) Behavioral questionnaires (C) Radioactive tracing (D) Weather monitoring