Social Distancing Chimps in the Time of Polio

<p>In this emotional conversation, Ann shares fears for her ferret (who isn't a rodent, thank you) and Lisa tells a Jane Goodall story about chimpanzees during a polio epidemic. They also ask, can dogs catch COVID? Can cats pass it on? It turns out animals do all the same things we do (almost) to prevent contagion during pandemics.  </p> <p>Want to follow up on our sources or watch any of the videos we mention? <a href='https://thisanimallife.com/'>Go to ThisAnimalLIfe.com </a>and <a href='https://thisanimallife.com/?page_id=392'>click on Show Notes</a>.</p> <p>References:</p> <p>Combs, Sydney, “<a href='https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/03/quarantine-social-distancing-bee-chimpanzees/#close'>These Wild Animals Also Practice Social Distancing to Avoid Getting Sick</a>,” National Geographic, March 24, 2020</p> <p><a href='https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19/covid-19-faqs-pet-owners'>COVID-19 Facts for Pet Owners,</a> American Veterinary Medical Association. </p> <p><a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/can-pets-get-coronavirus/faq-20486391'>COVID-19 and Pets</a>, Mayo Clinic.</p> <p>Daly, Natasha, “<a href='https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/07/first-dog-to-test-positive-for-covid-in-us-dies/'>First Dog to Test Positive for COVID in the US Dies</a>,” National Geographic JULY 29, 2020</p> <p>de Ferrer, Marthe, “<a href='https://www.euronews.com/living/2020/05/13/these-animals-already-self-isolate-to-stay-safe-and-healthy-what-can-we-learn-from-them'>These Animals Already Self-Isolate to Stay Safe and Healthy. What Can We Learn From Them?</a>”  Euronews, last updated: 13/05/2020</p> <p>Goodall, Jane, <a href='https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/135486.In_the_Shadow_of_Man?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2vjOH2JbCR&rank=1'>In the Shadow of Man</a>. Mariner Books, 2000.</p> <p>Greene, Meg,  <a href='https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2729736-jane-goodall'>Jane Goodall: A Biography</a>. Prometheus Bo