Squirrels could be a reservoir for the virus that causes mpox
Nature
by Edyth ParkerFebruary 13, 2026
The species in which monkeypox virus naturally circulates is uncertain, but wildlife surveillance data suggest that the fire-footed rope squirrel is a likely candidate. The species in which monkeypox virus naturally circulates is uncertain, but wildlife surveillance data suggest that the fire-footed rope squirrel is a likely candidate.
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Originally published on Nature on 2/13/2026