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Nigel Fernsby holds up a bat at the University of Pretoria’s Groenkloof campus in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images / Foto24 / Lisa Hnatowicz)
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Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people

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

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read