Rare footage shows rats hunting flying bats, raises fears of new disease outbreaks
As part of a scientific study, a video captured rare footage showing rats hunting and eating flying bats. "This type of rat behaviour hasn't previously been documented," Florian Gloza-Rausch, the study's author, said. The finding raised concerns about new disease transmission routes and potential pandemics, as bats are linked to deadly diseases like COVID-19, while rats live close to humans.