Pros:
– Increased awareness of vampire bats’ proximity to the US can lead to better tracking and monitoring of their movement.
– Early detection can help prevent the spread of rabies as vampire bats migrate into new areas.
– Public awareness can promote safety measures such as vaccinations and education about avoiding encounters with vampire bats.
Cons:
– The possibility of vampire bats bringing rabies to the US can be a cause for concern.
– Migration of vampire bats due to climate change may introduce a new challenge to public health authorities.
– The presence of vampire bats in the US may create fear and anxiety among individuals.
Note: It’s important to emphasize that while there are potential risks, vampire bat encounters and the spread of rabies remain extremely rare in the US at this time.
context: https://www.wired.com/story/the-vampire-bat-is-moving-closer-to-the-us-thats-a-problem/
With changing climate, bloodthirsty creatures are migrating north from Latin America, carrying the risk of rabies.
