Which animal is used as an early warning system for viral encephalitis?
A) armadillos
B) chickens
C) mice
D) foxes
E) hawks

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Chickens are often used as part of a "sentinel" system to detect the presence of viral encephalitis in an area. They can be infected by mosquitoes carrying the virus, but they do not get sick, making them ideal for monitoring the spread of the disease without harm to the animal.

Which Animal Is Used as an Early Warning System for Viral