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Why Humans Only Need To Vaccinate A Few Bats
2026 • E29 Feb 26, 2026 8m
Rabies is a big problem all around the world, both for humans and other animals. And while plenty of animals might be able to eat their vaccines, one that can't is vampire bats. Lucky for us, there's a new method that might help us vaccinate whole colonies of vampire bats without needing a bajillion needles. All you need is Vaseline.