bats

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Nash said a steel grill had been put into the side chamber in the cave to stop any vandalism to the art, so the only painting's only visitors are the bats who live there.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Scientists believe African fruit bats may be the source of the viruses that cause Ebola, according to the CDC.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

UCLA’s bats backed up Tinsley, with Bri Alejandre hitting a two-run home run to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead in the second inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Ebola, believed to have originated in bats, can cause severe bleeding and organ failure.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Like a witch, he uses bits of actual creatures: bats, grasshoppers, snakes.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day