Australian scientists have identified a new virus in flying foxes, adding to research on emerging diseases.

The Salt Gully virus, detected in Queensland and linked to the henipavirus family, was grown in CSIRO’s high-security lab in Victoria. While related to the deadly Hendra and Nipah viruses, researchers say there is no cause for alarm. The virus has circulated in bats since at least 2011 with no evidence of illness in humans or animals, according to Xinhua.

Scientists say the discovery will help develop tests and boost Australia’s preparedness should it ever spread to people or livestock. The findings were published in Emerging Infectious Diseases.