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Deforestation brings bat-borne virus home to roost

Deforestation brings bat-borne virus home to roost

Habitat loss and food shortages have pushed bats into closer proximity to horses and humans, fueling Hendra virus spillover, a new study suggests.
Human activities are responsible for viruses crossing over from bats and causing pandemics like coronavirus
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Human activities are responsible for viruses crossing over from bats and causing pandemics like coronavirus

Population growth, global travel and climate change provide opportunities for cross-species transfer.

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