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Study probes bats as natural pest control
The Green Guardian
/ 18 October 2023

Study probes bats as natural pest control

Ongoing research on how bats can be a cheaper and more environment-friendly alternative to pesticides

By Lesego Chepape
Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people
The Green Guardian
/ 9 January 2022

Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people

Bats are potential carriers of zoonotic viruses and the destruction of their environment spells danger for humans.

By Sheree Bega
South Africa passes ‘grim milestone’ after extreme heat kills off birds, bats
The Green Guardian
/ 23 April 2021

South Africa passes ‘grim milestone’ after extreme heat kills off birds, bats

Mass November die-off in KZN is a sign of how global heating is affecting small animals, researchers warn

By Sheree Bega
Dozens of birds and bats perish in extreme heat in KZN
The Green Guardian
/ 1 December 2020

Dozens of birds and bats perish in extreme heat in KZN

In a single day, temperatures in northern KwaZulu-Natal climbed to a lethal 45°C, causing a mass die-off of birds and bats

By Sheree Bega
Covid-19: Lessons from the zombie apocalypse
Article
/ 25 March 2020

Covid-19: Lessons from the zombie apocalypse

Humans are primed to lay the blame for this pandemic at nature’s door, but if we do not wish to reap disaster, we should not sow its seeds

By Bert Olivier
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Africa
/ 11 July 2008

Warning about Uganda’s caves after Marburg death

Ugandans and tourists urged to avoid entering caves with bats in the Central African country after a Dutch woman died of Marburg haemorrhagic fever.

By Stephanie Nebehay

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