Several other wildlife species were tested, including minks, but all tested negative for COVID-19.
In November, officials in Denmark became concerned after minks that were culled to stop the spread of the virus turned into zombies due to gases building up in their decomposed bodies.
In October, researchers became concerned that the narwhal, described as the unicorn of the sea for its long tusk, could be at risk to the virus, given they are particularly susceptible to infection.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of animals spreading the virus is considered to be low, but there has been evidence of animals getting the virus.