From the following, select the animal described as an omnivore with night activity and rabies risk.

From the following, select the animal described as an omnivore with night activity and rabies risk.

• A. Racoon
• B. Horse
• C. Zebra
• D. Gorilla

Answer: (A)

Raccoons fit all three traits: they are omnivores, eating a wide range of foods from fruits and insects to human garbage; they are primarily active at night, which is the nocturnal behavior mentioned; and they are well known as rabies reservoirs in many regions, making rabies risk a key concern with them. The other animals listed are not nocturnal omnivores and are typically not highlighted as rabies risks in pest-control contexts—horses and zebras are herbivores and mainly daytime active, while gorillas are also largely diurnal and herbivorous.

Raccoons fit all three traits: they are omnivores, eating a wide range of foods from fruits and insects to human garbage; they are primarily active at night, which is the nocturnal behavior mentioned; and they are well known as rabies reservoirs in many regions, making rabies risk a key concern with them. The other animals listed are not nocturnal omnivores and are typically not highlighted as rabies risks in pest-control contexts—horses and zebras are herbivores and mainly daytime active, while gorillas are also largely diurnal and herbivorous.