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

Ebola viruses naturally infect animals – mainly fruit bats – but people can become infected if they come into close contact.

From BBC • May 17, 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

Most Ebola spillover events, which is when a virus like Ebola is transmitted to humans, occur in miners working deep in caves where bats live.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Stalactites hung from the ceiling of the cave, and bats fluttered and flickered.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman