1/5 #WBTC2 #Con1
Zoonotic diseases, especially those associated with bats are hot topic, even more so since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there has been an increasing amount of misuse of key terms, which has led to widespread miscommunication and misunderstandings.
Zoonotic diseases, especially those associated with bats are hot topic, even more so since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there has been an increasing amount of misuse of key terms, which has led to widespread miscommunication and misunderstandings.
2/5 #WBTC2 #Con1
Such miscommunication & misunderstandings hinder effective research & public policy. It can also have devastating effects for #conservation, provoking unnecessary fear in the public & lead to persecution of wildlife species, such bats during the COVID-19 pandemic
Such miscommunication & misunderstandings hinder effective research & public policy. It can also have devastating effects for #conservation, provoking unnecessary fear in the public & lead to persecution of wildlife species, such bats during the COVID-19 pandemic
3/5 #WBTC2 #Con1
We identify 5 types of miscommunication driven by misuse or misinterpretation of terminology regarding bats & zoonotic diseases. We provide a general framework for addressing miscommunication based on its root cause that can be applied to other topics/disciplines
We identify 5 types of miscommunication driven by misuse or misinterpretation of terminology regarding bats & zoonotic diseases. We provide a general framework for addressing miscommunication based on its root cause that can be applied to other topics/disciplines
4/5 #WBTC2 #Con1
We can develop more effective research strategies & public policy, and help conserve bats by following simple guidelines, like using terms correctly, providing definitions when needed, avoiding sensationalism, and collaborating with experts across disciplines
We can develop more effective research strategies & public policy, and help conserve bats by following simple guidelines, like using terms correctly, providing definitions when needed, avoiding sensationalism, and collaborating with experts across disciplines
5/5 #WBTC2 #Con1 This project emerged from IUCN Bat Specialist Group discussions and we thank all members of that group, everyone who commented on our manuscript & of course #WBTC2! This work was supported in part by the Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program @stem_program
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