Rabies is an acute and highly fatal viral disease of the central nervous system, caused by Lyssavirus type 1. It is a zoonotic disease that affects warm-blooded animals such as dogs, cats, bats, racoons, skunks, and foxes. The disease is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of a rabid an

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Rabies is an acute fatal disease affecting humans and warm-blooded animals, characterized by abnormal behavior, nervous disturbances, excessive salivation, and respiratory paralysis. It claims around 55,000 human lives globally, with efforts in rabies control showing marginal success. The etiology o

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Hibernation is a fascinating biological phenomenon observed in various animals, enabling them to survive harsh conditions by conserving energy. This state of inactivity and metabolic depression is crucial for species like bears, pygmy possums, and bats during winter months. Animals hibernate to cope

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Sound travels through sound waves, which can go through matter and interact with various surfaces in different ways. Factors such as frequency, energy, and surface characteristics affect how sound behaves, including pitch alteration, volume changes, reflection, absorption, and echo creation. Echoloc

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Bats are incredible mammals found in various habitats worldwide, with over 1,300 species known. They play vital roles such as pollination, pest control, and seed dispersal. From the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant flying foxes, bats showcase diverse adaptations and behaviors like echolocation and un

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Discover a range of intriguing superstitions in Great Britain, from food beliefs like pushing a spoon through a boiled egg to ward off the devil, to table superstitions involving cutlery and tablecloths. Explore animal superstitions involving bears, bats, ravens, sparrows, black and white rabbits, a

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The COAST Project aims to promote sustainable tourism practices to protect marine and coastal environments. Through the documentation of Best Available Practices (BAPs) and Best Appropriate Technologies (BATs) at transboundary sites, the project emphasizes the importance of cleaner management techni

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Recent scientific findings have unveiled new species of mammals like the gymure Podogymnura intermedia in the Philippines and chipmunks Tamias cratericus and T. grisescens. Notably, the discovery of Rice's whale highlights the critical condition of this species. The evolution and varied characterist

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Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, lyssa, or lytta, is a severe viral disease affecting mammals, including humans, leading to damage to the nervous system and inevitable death. The disease is caused by a large RNA neurotropic virus of the genus lyssavirus. Rabies is transmitted through the infected

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The Rodrigues fruit bat, an endangered species, lives in trees of rain forests, with black head and wings, orange belly, weighing 10-12 oz, and measuring about 1.52 feet. Their diet includes guavas, bananas, and mangos. With only a couple hundred left, threats like predators and human killings have

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Discover fascinating facts about bats, the only mammals capable of true flight. From their modified hands that form wings to their diverse diets and unique abilities like echolocation, bats are truly remarkable creatures. Find out more interesting bat facts at batweek.org and engage in fun bat activ

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