yes and then they will all eat each other. :)
Bats can carry rabies, very few bats actually are carriers and again very few incidences of rabies in humans because of bats.
NO. Rabies is a viral disease of mammals. Penguins are birds. - The most common cause by far is a bite from a rabid animal. In the Americas the most common rabid animals are bats and raccoons. Not many of those around areas that penguins frequent.
Rabid means that you(or something else) have rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that effects most warm blooded animals, like wolves, cats, and dogs. It attacks the central nervous system and is transmitted by the saliva or bite of an infected animal. (for example: bats carry rabies)
Rabid bats typically do not live long after exhibiting symptoms of rabies, which can be a few weeks to a couple of months. The disease progresses rapidly, leading to severe neurological symptoms and eventual death. In general, the lifespan of a bat can range from 5 to 30 years depending on the species and environmental factors, but rabies significantly shortens this duration.
The prevalence of rabies in bats varies by species and geographical location, but studies suggest that approximately 0.5% to 2% of bats carry the rabies virus. Most bats are not rabid, and the risk of rabies transmission to humans is generally low, especially when proper precautions are taken. However, if a bat is found acting unusually or is in a situation where contact with humans is likely, it is important to avoid handling it and to seek medical advice.
Voles are generally not known to carry rabies. While any mammal can theoretically contract rabies, instances of voles being rabid are extremely rare. They are considered low-risk for rabies transmission compared to other mammals, such as bats, raccoons, and foxes. However, it's important to avoid handling wild animals to minimize any potential risk.
Scientists studying rabid bats should ensure they are vaccinated against rabies, wear appropriate personal protective equipment like gloves and masks, handle the bats with care to avoid bites or scratches, and work in a designated laboratory with safety protocols in place to handle potential exposure to the virus. Regular training on handling infectious materials and emergency procedures is also crucial.
Uh. Well, I guess you're asking if bats are dangerous to people. In most cases, no. They're only dangerous if they're carrying rabies, which is a relatively common disease in bats. But could a non-rabid bat hurt you? No.
no bats are very useful animals they are harmless unless they carry rabies but bats are not big enought to carry rabies so they die when the get rabies. the wort thing they could carry would be fleas but that is also rare
bats get rabies from biting theirselves
Just like all animals. Bitten from bugs that carry diseases. Usually those pesky mosquitoes. Give all the crises and spiders... so make sure your dog is in a clean area and away from bug zones.
by not getting bit by an animal with rabiesRabies is a virus that is transmitted through the saliva or blood of an infected animal. rabies is only carried by mammals. Dogs, cats, foxes, racoons, hoofed animals, humans, and bats can infect other animals through a bite. However, only bats can carry rabies without being killed by the virus. if a human or an animal is bitten by a rabid animal the virus works its way from the bite along the nerves to the brain. this can take as long as six months. once the virus is in the brain the symptoms of rabies begin. The infected animal exhibits either the "dumb" form or the "rage" form of infection. it takes about ten days for a rabid animal or human to die once the virus is in the brain. during that ten days, and only that ten days, the virus can be spread through the saliva or blood of the infected animal or human.There are very effective vaccines against the rabies virus. domesticated animals are routinely injected with a killed virus vaccination in the modern world. there are also effective rabies baits that can be spread through the wild areas. once these baits are eaten by the wildlife they are protected against rabies. humans that are at risk of exposure such as veterinarians and wildlife workers are given preventative vaccines also. if a human is exposed to a rabid animal they are treated by being given the vaccine 5 or 6 times over a span of several months. this is usually effective. very few humans die of rabies in the modern world but it remains a serious threat in third world countries.