bats

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Franklin 17, Huntington Park 5: The Panthers, seeded No. 14, used their bats to become Division IV champions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

First identified in 1976 and believed to have originated in bats, Ebola is a deadly viral disease spread through direct contact with bodily fluids.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Scientists believe African fruit bats may be the source of the viruses that cause Ebola, according to the CDC.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ebola viruses naturally infect animals – mainly fruit bats – but people can become infected if they come into close contact.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“Probably no bats around these parts,” Tiller said.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech