1- All bats can carry viruses.
2- Many high-profile epidemics have been traced to bats.
a) Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) antibodies were found in insectivorous bats.
b) Ebola antibodies were found in Hammer-headed fruit bat.
c) Indian Flying Fox, hosts over 50 viruses.
d) Rabies
3-Long periods of flying raises the temperatures of bats, boosting their immune responses and helps them survive the microbes’ pathogenic effects.
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