. Big cats: Lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, and snow leopards have all been reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus. In April 2020, several tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo in New York City were confirmed to be infected with the virus by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
. Domestic cats and dogs: Both cats and dogs can be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, although their symptoms are usually mild or nonexistent. Multiple cases of companion animals, such as house cats and dogs, testing positive for the virus have been reported in various countries. However, the risk of pets spreading the virus to humans is considered to be low.
. Non-human primates: Apes and monkeys, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
. Mink: Farmed mink, which are raised for their fur, are highly susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and have experienced large outbreaks on mink farms in several countries. This has raised concerns about the potential for the virus to mutate in animals and possibly pose a threat to human health.
. Deer: White-tailed deer populations in some regions of North America have been found to have widespread infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, even in areas with low human case rates.
. Other mammals: Other species that have been reported to be susceptible to the coronavirus include:
. Syrian hamsters
. Ferrets
. Tree shrews
. Rabbits
. Koalas
. Several bat species
It's important to note that the exact range of animal species susceptible to the coronavirus is still being studied, and new information continues to emerge. Additionally, the risk of transmission from animals to humans varies depending on the specific animal species and the circumstances of exposure.
