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Behavioral ecology is an important aspect of host–pathogen dynamics. Behaviors that influence epidemiological parameters, such as contact rate and transmission, may be particularly important. Webber et al. examined the relationship between host social group size, mating system, and viral richness in bats. Their findings suggest that bats roosting in large groups host more viruses than bats roosting in small groups. These results highlight behavior as a potentially important mechanism driving viral richness in bats. …