Ebola Virus Can Live in More Animals Than Once Thought

Ebola virus hotspots are more widespread across Africa and are carried by a greater number of animal species than previously suspected, according to a recent study published in the science journal Mammal Review. The study was led by scientists from the Center for International Forestry Research, also known as CIFOR, and other international universities. The report challenges the notion that the Ebola virus is mainly carried by three species of fruit bats. It found numerous potential...

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