A new study reveals that animals in Chinese fur farms are hosting dozens of viruses, including 36 newly discovered ones. Researchers found that many of these viruses, like bird flu and coronaviruses, have the potential to cross over to humans, posing a significant public health threat. The findings call for urgent surveillance, particularly in fur farms that could serve as a breeding ground for future pandemics. Scientists, including Edward Holmes, are pushing for stricter regulations on the fur farming industry to prevent another global outbreak.
