Bats' unique immune systems allow them to coexist with harmful viruses, but habitat destruction and climate change strain this balance, enabling viruses to spillover into humans.
The ecologists’ efforts to collect bat droppings highlight the gritty reality of understanding how flying foxes transmit viruses linked to serious human health concerns.
With a history of deadly viruses like SARS-CoV-2 linked to bats, understanding their ecology and health is critical to preventing future outbreaks.
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