Bats in Disturbed Ecosystems: More Coronaviruses
Three times in 20 years, coronaviruses have jumped from bats to humans. The more humans encroach on the wild, the greater the risk.
Humans Encroach on the Wild
Three times already, coronaviruses from wild bat populations have led to major disease outbreaks in humans over the past 20 years. A study was able to clearly demonstrate that bats in disturbed habitats are more frequently infected with coronaviruses than those in undisturbed habitats.
Agriculture, deforestation and mining as stress factors
"The more an area is influenced by humans, the more coronaviruses are found in the bats living there," says Dr. Vera Warmuth of LMU. Three forms of land use stand out in particular: agriculture, deforestation and the extraction of natural resources. More on the topic of environment and conservation, biodiversity and wildlife.
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