Impactscommons.wikimedia.org 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.
Impacts theconversation.com 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.
