bats

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Its scientists have previously studied the spread of bovine tuberculosis as well as viruses carried by bats and the factors influencing their spillover into people.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Morens and the co-conspirators hoped to restore funding for research into whether it originated from bats, prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

A second study found that bats consistently ignored the pricey wire bridges on the A11 too.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

If Altringham, a bat expert, had wanted to design something that might help bats cross the road, then a bat bridge would have none of the necessary properties.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

A section of one wall was given over to cages filled with rabbits and doves, as well as an odd selection of toads, lizards and— Jeremy squinted to be sure— yes, bats!

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville