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How We Can Stop the Next Viral Pandemic

Bats have evolved unique immune systems that allow them to coexist with many viruses but are increasingly threatening human health due to habitat destruction.

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom

Leah Seneng died from rabies after a bat bite in her classroom, emphasizing the importance of immediate medical treatment for rabies exposure.

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom

A teacher died from rabies after a bat bite in her classroom, prompting public health warnings about the dangers of bats as rabies carriers.

Collapsing animal population killing thousands of CHILDREN

The decline in bat populations from a deadly fungus has significantly increased pesticide usage, correlating with higher infant mortality rates in the US.

Child dies from rabies after contact with bat, 1st domestically acquired human case in Ontario since 1967 | CBC News

A child in Brantford, Ont., died from rabies after being exposed to the virus by a bat.
Rabies is still a significant health risk, particularly from bats, and immediate medical attention is vital.

Bat is the prime suspect in ultra-rare human rabies fatality in Central California

A Fresno County individual died from rabies, likely contracted from a bat bite, the first human case in the area in 32 years.

How We Can Stop the Next Viral Pandemic

Bats have evolved unique immune systems that allow them to coexist with many viruses but are increasingly threatening human health due to habitat destruction.

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom

Leah Seneng died from rabies after a bat bite in her classroom, emphasizing the importance of immediate medical treatment for rabies exposure.

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom

A teacher died from rabies after a bat bite in her classroom, prompting public health warnings about the dangers of bats as rabies carriers.

Collapsing animal population killing thousands of CHILDREN

The decline in bat populations from a deadly fungus has significantly increased pesticide usage, correlating with higher infant mortality rates in the US.

Child dies from rabies after contact with bat, 1st domestically acquired human case in Ontario since 1967 | CBC News

A child in Brantford, Ont., died from rabies after being exposed to the virus by a bat.
Rabies is still a significant health risk, particularly from bats, and immediate medical attention is vital.

Bat is the prime suspect in ultra-rare human rabies fatality in Central California

A Fresno County individual died from rabies, likely contracted from a bat bite, the first human case in the area in 32 years.
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No hearing aids needed: bats' ears stay keen well into old age

Elderly big brown bats maintain acute hearing similar to younger bats, revealing clues about age-related hearing preservation.

Bats make mental maps using echolocation

Bats use echolocation not just for short-range obstacle avoidance but also for long-distance navigation over several kilometers.

For Halloween, a beauty pageant: The contestants are bats

Bats, often viewed as creepy, are part of a beauty contest highlighting their charm and ecological importance.
#white-nose-syndrome

A Fungus Decimated American Bats. Now Scientists Are Fighting Back.

White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations, leading to ecological imbalances and increased insecticide use, but researchers are finding ways to combat the disease.

A mysterious fungus could be threatening native California species

California's bat population faces a potential threat from the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which causes deadly white-nose syndrome.
No symptomatic bats have been found yet despite the fungus's presence.

A deadly fungus that has killed millions of bats may have arrived in Southern California

The spread of a cold-loving fungus in California poses a serious threat to bat populations across the state.

A Fungus Decimated American Bats. Now Scientists Are Fighting Back.

White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations, leading to ecological imbalances and increased insecticide use, but researchers are finding ways to combat the disease.

A mysterious fungus could be threatening native California species

California's bat population faces a potential threat from the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which causes deadly white-nose syndrome.
No symptomatic bats have been found yet despite the fungus's presence.

A deadly fungus that has killed millions of bats may have arrived in Southern California

The spread of a cold-loving fungus in California poses a serious threat to bat populations across the state.
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#agriculture

Rise in pesticides linked to a surge in infant deaths, study finds

Increased pesticide use, driven by declining bat populations, is linked to a rise in infant mortality rates.

How an Invasive Fungus That Kills Bats Can Lead to More Infant Deaths | KQED

California's milder winters may lead to lower bat mortality from white-nose disease, but full protection efforts are essential for bat conservation.

Rise in pesticides linked to a surge in infant deaths, study finds

Increased pesticide use, driven by declining bat populations, is linked to a rise in infant mortality rates.

How an Invasive Fungus That Kills Bats Can Lead to More Infant Deaths | KQED

California's milder winters may lead to lower bat mortality from white-nose disease, but full protection efforts are essential for bat conservation.
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#pest-control

Animal Advisory Commission considers banning glue traps in Austin - Austin Monitor

Glue traps in Austin are harming bats and other wildlife, sparking calls for a ban due to the extreme cruelty involved.

College students find dorm infested with bats: 'It just got up and started flying at me'

Hundreds of University of Georgia students returned to their dormitory to find bats had taken over.
Pest control company remains on standby in case more bats are spotted.

Animal Advisory Commission considers banning glue traps in Austin - Austin Monitor

Glue traps in Austin are harming bats and other wildlife, sparking calls for a ban due to the extreme cruelty involved.

College students find dorm infested with bats: 'It just got up and started flying at me'

Hundreds of University of Georgia students returned to their dormitory to find bats had taken over.
Pest control company remains on standby in case more bats are spotted.
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Loss of bats to lethal fungus linked to 1,300 child deaths in US, study says

The decline in bat populations due to a fungal disease has been linked to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality rates in affected areas.

Daily briefing: The Doritos dye that makes mouse tissue transparent

The loss of bats due to disease leads to increased pesticide use, negatively impacting human health.
A dye used in food colors has revolutionized tissue imaging in live animals.

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.

Loss of bats to lethal fungus linked to 1,300 child deaths in US, study says

The decline in bat populations due to a fungal disease has been linked to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality rates in affected areas.

Daily briefing: The Doritos dye that makes mouse tissue transparent

The loss of bats due to disease leads to increased pesticide use, negatively impacting human health.
A dye used in food colors has revolutionized tissue imaging in live animals.

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.
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Red Team Educational Guide: 30 God-Tier Techniques in Scala

The image depicts a striking and intense portrayal of a bat emphasizing the eerie aesthetic through hyperrealism.

Some bats eat a ton of sugar and have no health woes. Are there lessons for diabetes?

Fruit bats' ability to manage high sugar levels may provide clues for diabetes treatments in humans.

Where are all the bats? alarm as numbers fall in England

Conservation groups in England report malnourished bats due to declining insect populations.

Dodgers select college talent and two rehabbers in rounds 16-20; plus, evaluating the class as a whole - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers selected college arms rehabbing from surgeries and solid bats in the draft.

Recap: Shohei Ohtani Leads Offense, Dodgers Bullpen Shuts Down White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a series win over the Chicago White Sox with a great performance from both their bats and the bullpen.
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