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Irish Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Why the bat flies at night
Once upon a time in the forest of South Sudan, there lived a bush rat (Karoo). Karoo was a very good friend to the bat (Emiong). Karoo and Emiong always lived together and ate together. They mostly ate a bowl of nice soup every night. Emiong was a bit of a prankster. He was also a bit jealous of the bush rat's long tail. Emiong was waiting for a chance to play a trick on Karoo. One day, while having lunch Karoo mentioned that Emiong's soup was the best he had ever tasted. He asked Emiong, 'Why is your soup so yummy?' Emiong replied, 'There is a secret ingredient. Come home in the evening and I will show you.' That evening when Karoo went to Emiong's house, Emiong readily told him that the secret ingredient in his soup was that he himself would jump into the soup when it was boiling for two seconds and then jump out. To make the bush rat believe him, Emiong jumped into a soup pot for two seconds and jumped back. What Karoo did not realise was that the water was cold. READ MORE Now, Karoo really wanted his soup also to be as tasty as Emiong's. He brought his soup to boil. Karoo was also a cautious bush rat, he decided to test the waters a bit before he jumped right in. He put his right paw into the soup. His paw got burnt a lot. He took out his paw immediately. Karoo was very angry. He bandaged his injured paw and went straight to Samba (the lion). Samba, being the king of the forest, his job was to deliver justice. When Samba heard what had happened, he got angry and said the bat had to be imprisoned. Emiong realised that he had made a mistake, but he liked his freedom and so he and his family decided to hide in the bushes. He only came out during the night when no one was around. This is why the bat flies at night. Fighting Words is working with World Vision Ireland to support creative writing activities with children in Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This long-term partnership – funded by Irish Aid – is part of a broader five-year programme that World Vision is leading to empower and protect children and women. These creative education opportunities can strengthen children's resiliency, build their confidence and contribute to the bigger objective of protecting children from violence.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bat found near elevator at San Diego Zoo Safari Park tests positive for rabies
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A wild bat that was found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Wednesday tested positive for rabies. The animal, which did not live at the Safari Park, was located around 10:45 a.m. at the base of the public elevator (the only public one in the park) in the African Loop near the hot air balloon ride, according to the County of San Diego. Park visitors who had direct contact with the bat, know of someone who may have touched the bat or were in the area of the elevator and stairs should contact County Public Health Services as soon as possible at 619-692-8499. Those who had no physical contact with the bat are not at risk for rabies, per local health officials. Why does CHP sometimes zigzag on freeways? A trained staff member safely secured the bat, which later tested positive for rabies. 'Human rabies is usually fatal without prompt post-exposure vaccine and treatment,' said Dr. Ankita Kadakia, County interim public health officer. 'Rabies transmission can happen from a bat bite or if a bat's saliva comes in contact with a cut or abrasion, or with mucous membranes, such as the eyes, nose or mouth. Although bats can carry rabies, they are an important part of nature in San Diego County. It is important to respect the space of wildlife and do not touch them.' Rabies is viral disease that is most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. If you do come in direct contact with a bat, the County of San Diego advises to wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and get medical advice immediately. If symptoms develop, which can take weeks to months, is almost always fatal, so being on top of it as soon as possible is essential. In 2025, three rabid bats have been detected in San Diego County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
