Where is SARS coronavirus found?

SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) was initially identified in the Guangdong province of China in 2002, where it caused an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The virus is primarily found in bats and civet cats, which are believed to be the natural reservoirs and intermediate hosts, respectively. While SARS-CoV itself has not been reported in the wild since the outbreak was contained, its relatives can still be found in wildlife populations, particularly in Asia.