Ecology Live with Kate Jones - How bats changed the world!
The British Ecological Society is broadcasting free online talks on the latest ecological research during the coronavirus lockdown period. In this talk, Kate Jones (@profkatejones) of University College London talks about how bats changed the world
In this talk, she investigates how ecosystem degradation has changed the risk of animal diseases spilling over into humans (like Ebola, MERS, and HIV/AIDS), focusing particularly on bats and the ecology behind the coronavirus pandemic.
You can read an FAQ on the relationship between infectious disease and habitat loss, biodiversity, bats and live wildlife from Kate and colleagues here: marketshttps://docs.google.com/docume....nt/d/1yZGbctZjXtl-Q5
These talks are aimed at anyone with an interest in the latest research in ecology and its applications, from undergraduates to working ecologists and research leaders. Register here for future talks: https://www.britishecologicals....ociety.org/event/eco
