Scientists have found "Siberian" ticks in African bats
The Russian-American group of researchers, which includes a scientist from the Tomsk State University, Maria Orlova, revealed in African flying mice ticks-spinning, widespread in Eurasia, including Siberia. It is these ectoparasites that can act as carriers of some diseases. On the African continent, this species was discovered for the first time. © tsu.ru In the light of the epidemic of coronavirus, research of bats ecology is becoming more and more relevant, TSU reports.