Egyptian Tomb Bat (IMAGE)

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health

Egyptian Tomb Bat

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This is an Egyptian Tomb Bat (Taphozous perforatus) being examined by researchers. One of this type of bat was found to have Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in a study in Saudi Arabia.

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Jonathan H. Epstein/EcoHealth Alliance

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