[353FMG]

But these flying rats feed mainly on flying prey like mosquitoes.

Does this mean that ebola can be spread by insects like malaria can?

[Straight Vermonter]

But these flying rats feed mainly on flying prey like mosquitoes.

The bats in question are fruit bats.

[DAC21]

Bushmeat?, There is no helping these people, that is a sad statement but I just don't see it. This picture is bad enough. I saw one that was just heartbreaking. Two monkeys that apparently were killed in captivity, terrified and hugging each other, cooked while still in their embrace. It will haunt me.

[logic101.net]

As far as I know fruit bats eat fruit rather than bugs.

[Smokin' Joe]

But these flying rats feed mainly on flying prey like mosquitoes.

The species (3 different ones) of bats in question are migratory fruit-eating bats. Apparently, they are considered a delicacy there. They have been known to carry the disease, as well as Marburg (Ebola's nastier cousin) and the disease may be contracted either by having cuts on the hands while preparing the animals or eating the undercooked meat. I would presume the bats excrete the virus also, so contaminated fruit might be a problem as well.