GRANBY, Quebec (CU)_ Many countries across the globe are grappling with a surge in COVID-19 infections once again, as scientists detect a new coronavirus variant in South Africa, with a high number of mutations and rapid spread among younger populations. However, the animal kingdom is no longer an exception to the ongoing crisis, as North American zoos report a “worrying” rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, particularly among large felines such as lions and leopards.
Last week, three…