Reposted by Tanja M. Straka
Behaviours (like PPE use) to reduce pathogen transmission between bat researchers & bats are vital (and should be adopted by all who work with wildlife in the field). The best way to increase their uptake is for mentors to help shift norms.
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Drivers of bat researchers’ intent to adopt field hygiene practices
Infectious disease is a growing threat to wildlife, with zoonotic transmission most likely at the human–wildlife interface. One underappreciated activity at this interface is fieldwork with wild anim....