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Bats carry dangerous viruses without getting sick. This may be why

Scientists discovered that more than 500 species of vesper bats possess two separate sets of antibody genes, an immune arrangement never before found in mammals. The surprising system could help explain how bats tolerate so many viruses without becoming seriously ill.

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Endangered Amur leopard cubs born at Helsinki Zoo

The birth is significant for conservation efforts, as breeding helps maintain genetic diversity in the critically endangered species.

  • Two Amur leopard cubs, a male and female, born at Helsinki Zoo.
  • Cubs five weeks old, weigh about 2.5 kilograms each.
  • Breeding effort spans five years, recent successful match in 2021.

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