AIDS can be transmitted in several ways. The risk factors for HIV transmission vary according to the method of transmission. HIV is not transmitted by handshakes or other casual non-sexual contact, coughing or sneezing, or by bloodsucking insects such as mosquitoes.cquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an infectious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). There are two variants of the HIV virus, HIV-1 and HIV-2, both of which ultimately cause AIDS.
The burrowing owl is federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Perhaps one of the largest dangers to owls are two-legged mammals. While humans donât prey on owls for food, they do cause damage to owlsâ habitats. As human populations expand and urban areas become larger, owls lose precious hunting and nesting grounds. With grounds disappearing, owls must compete against each other for fewer resources. Automobiles, too, are a danger to owls.