European bat population rises after years of decline, study finds

European bat population rises after years of decline, study finds

European bat numbers are recovering after years of decline, according to a wide-ranging study published yesterday. Scientists surveyed 16 European bat species in nine countries, including Britain, and found that the total number increased by more than 40% between 1993 and 2011. Conservation measures including legislation and managing habitats have helped to reverse the decline, […]

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