Why do Bats Transmit So Many Diseases Like Ebola?
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Geography, Science, Health Sciences, Biology
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11th Grade - University
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The video discusses the role of bats in spreading some of the world's deadliest viruses, such as Ebola and SARS. It highlights how human encroachment into bat habitats has increased outbreaks. Bats' social behavior and unique immune systems allow them to carry viruses without getting sick. Their ability to fly at high temperatures has led to viruses adapting to survive in such conditions, making them more resilient to human fevers. Despite their role in disease transmission, bats are crucial for ecosystems, and humans are the primary carriers of diseases.
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