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Bats’ Junk Food Diet = Virus Trouble?!

Wild discovery: When bats lose their natural food and switch to low-quality snacks (think sugary fruit instead of their usual diet), they shed more viruses for longer—upping the risk of diseases jumping to humans and animals. Researchers say habitat destruction and climate change are stressing bats out, making things worse. This could mean bigger outbreaks in the future if we don’t protect their habitats. Wild how what bats eat could impact us all! #WildlifeWednesday #EcoAlert #ScienceNews #ClimateAction #Bats #Science