Ebola outbreaks killing thousands of gorillas and chimpanzees

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Ebola outbreaks have resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of gorillas and chimpanzees over the past decade, as highlighted in a study published in The American Naturalist. The research indicates that the transmission of the Ebola virus between ape social groups amplifies these outbreaks. Promisingly, newly developed vaccines may offer a solution to mitigate the devastating effects of Ebola on wild ape populations.

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Why have large outbreaks of Ebola virus killed tens of thousands of gorillas and chimpanzees over the last decade? Observations published in the May issue of The American Naturalist provide new clues, suggesting that outbreaks may be amplified by Ebola transmission between ape social groups. The study provides hope that newly developed vaccines could control the devastating impact of Ebola on wild apes.

Closely inspect? On https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=167309" for other species doesn't seem like a very good idea to me. Why?
 
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Ebola Vaccination for other species is a somewhat fair idea. Provided that it is carried out correctly, it might limit dangers for humans.
 
also these are like endangered animals right? u kind of have to save them