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Marsupials are very unlikely to get rabies as they have a different immune response compared to placental mammals. There are no documented cases of naturally occurring rabies in marsupials.
On the contrary: no species of marsupials migrate.
The virus that causes rabies belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family.
Hedgehogs do not carry rabies. When they have a new smell they like they foam at the mouth and spread it on their quills. This action is often mistaken for rabies. This is NOT rabies - it's called self-annointing. No one really knows why they do it, but this is not rabies
No, the rabies virus only affects mammals.
Yes, cows can get rabies. Rabies can be transmitted to cows through the bite of an infected animal, such as a wild carnivore. It is important for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against rabies to prevent its spread.