bats

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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

An infection with Bundibugyo virus can occur when someone comes in contact with infected bats or primates, according to the WHO.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Ebola, believed to have originated in bats, is a deadly viral disease spread through direct contact with bodily fluids.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

She felt like a whole colony of bats had taken flight in her belly.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake