Scientists were surprised to see their recording of swarming bats revealed a rat attack. (Gloza-Rausch et al, Global Ecology and Conservation) Bats carry lots of viruses – including variants of the ...

Bats carry lots of viruses – including variants of the coronavirus that sparked the pandemic. But since bats don't often attack humans, the question is: What's the risk of these viruses being passed ...

An introduced black rat scratches through leaf litter, looking for food. Nearby, a native water rat watches on, its beady eyes shining. The native rat pounces out from the shadows, sending the invader ...

Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the... Bats carry lots of viruses – including variants of the ...

Credit: Global Ecology and Conservation/F Gloza-Rausch/A Bergmann/M Knörnschild//Cover Images Scientists are newly worried about the potential spread of viruses like Covid-19 after viewing footage of ...