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Are the predator animals (like hyena) immune to salmonella?

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Dogs get salmonella poisoning. It can cause gastroenteritis, septicemia, and abortion in canids. Even calves can get it. It's especially likely to occur if an animal's immune protection is low, as in calves that don't get enough maternal colostrum. read more

The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is a family Hyaenidae mammal that's famously referred to as the "laughing hyena." This moniker is a nod to the animals' signature vocalization, which indeed is similar to an enthusiastically cackling human being. read more

Because the fecal matter of the prey doesn’t really contain highly pathogenic bacteria, and predators have developed digestive tracts that limit the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria inside the intestines of the predator (strong acids, short digestive tracts, quick passing of food). read more

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