Question

2 based on the text, which animal was likely the cause of prairie dogs getting monkeypox? a a rat b a bird c a monkey d a python

Explanation:

Monkeypox virus can be transmitted from infected animals. Monkeys are known to be associated with monkeypox, and it is likely that prairie - dogs could get monkeypox from a monkey as they are in the same virus - related context. Rats, birds, and pythons are not typically known as common sources of monkeypox transmission to prairie - dogs.

Answer:

C. a monkey