New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.

New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.

Many people would not describe bats as cute. This is likely because of bats’ associations with viruses, darkness, and evil. Granted, bats are somewhat weird animals, being the only mammals that can ...

The CSIRO first identified the Australian bat lyssavirus in 1996 after a black flying fox was found displaying nervous symptoms near Ballina in northern NSW.

Flying foxes driving people bats THE gardens in Thuringowa are home to about 11,000 bats, with numbers skyrocketing in recent weeks.

ABLV was first identified by the CSIRO in 1996, after a black flying fox exhibiting neurological symptoms was discovered near Ballina in northern New South Wales.

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Australian bat lyssavirus was first identified in May 1996 by scientists at the national science agency Csiro, who examined brain tissue from a flying fox that had been showing “nervous signs ...

At dusk, a Common Noctule silently bursts from a hollow tree, its wings slicing through the evening air. This is one of Europe’s largest bats, perfectly adapted for high-speed twilight flight.

An Australian man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, health officials said Thursday.

Man with Rare Bat Virus in Critical Condition After Being 'Bitten Several Months Ago,' Say Authorities A man in his 50s has reportedly contracted the first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus ...

Man with Rare Bat Virus in Critical Condition After Being 'Bitten Several Months Ago,' Say Authorities Escher Walcott Wed, July 2, 2025, 2:42 AM PDT Getty A flying fox bat in New South Wales ...