While dromedaries are the immediate animal source of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) epidemic. viruses related to MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have also been found in bats as well as hedgehogs. To elucidate the evolution of MERS-CoV-related viruses and their interspecies transmission pathway. samples were collected from different mammals in China. https://www.hacklinkci.com/