Bats gather to feast as nocturnal insects fly through mountain passes in the Pyrenees each autumn, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists identified seven bat species and 66 insect species (90% of which were moths) in the Pass of Bujaruelo, near Spain’s border with France. The paper, published in the journal Royal Society Open […]
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Bat activity lower at solar farm sites, study finds
The activity level of six bat species was significantly reduced at solar farm sites, researchers have observed. Their findings, published today in Journal of Applied Ecology, have the potential to impact and inform planning legislation and policy so that the benefits of solar power are reaped without impacting wildlife. Renewable technologies are important in meeting […]
5 of the Cutest Rescue Bats Ever!
Bats, often misunderstood and underappreciated, play a vital role in our ecosystems as pollinators and pest controllers. While they might not receive the same attention as more conventionally cute animals, many rescue organizations around the world are dedicated to rehabilitating and nurturing these unique creatures. 1. Statler Source: The Dodo/YouTube Born at a zoo […]
Etsy and eBay Are Selling Dead Bats and Scientists Are Concerned
Dead bats preserved with their wings stretched out and fit for hair barrettes are now being sold on Ebay and Etsy online. National Geographic reported that last October alone, over 500 listings of dead bats appeared on Etsy and 71 on eBay and a few on other platforms. While many of the advertisements mentioned Halloween, […]
What You Must Consider Before Buying a Solar Birdbath
For bird lovers and watchers, attracting birds with food is not enough – they also need water. Apart from the need to drink water, they also love to bathe and play in it. Keeping a birdbath around your house will attract all kinds of beautiful birds. There are different birdbaths, but many people prefer solar […]
Have Bats Moved into Your Shed? Signs to Look Out For
While many people wouldn’t choose to have bats roosting in their property, they can make their home in your house more often than you might realise. Sheds are often a popular setting for bats, along with lofts. If you think that you might have bats present in your shed, then it’s worth learning more about […]
The World’s Tiniest Bat Is In Big Trouble, But There Could Be Hope
The bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti’s hog-nosed ba is the smallest bat in the world, and has the smallest skull size of any mammal on earth. As TreeHugger reports, the bumblebee bat weighs on average less than .07 ounces and on 1.14 inches long, but the tiny species is at heightened risk from climate […]
Rapid Global Warming is Driving Southern Yellow-Billed Hornbills to Local Extinction
Global heating is exacerbating the harsh conditions associated with arid environments by elevating average air temperatures and increasing the frequency and intensity of heatwaves and drought. Possible consequences for animals inhabiting arid regions include increased frequency of mass mortality events and disastrous reproductive failures. However, heatwaves, especially in association with droughts, may also have insidious […]