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Bat Conservation

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animals14 days ago•1 min saved

Rescuers Save Injured Bat Named Nibbles After Online Call for Euthanasia

A juvenile hoary bat in southern Pennsylvania was found injured after a thunderstorm and initially faced online calls for euthanasia due to perceived rabies symptoms. Wildlife experts identified the behavior as a natural defense mechanism, rescued the bat, and named him Nibbles. After months of care for severe head trauma, Nibbles bonded with another rescued bat named Clover, aiding his recovery as he continues to work on flight skills.

via The Dodo|

#animal-rescue #animals #bat-conservation

environment7 months ago•7 min saved

Bat-Friendly Red Streetlights Spark Denmark’s Urban Ecology Experiment

In Gladsaxe near Copenhagen, Denmark replaced standard white LED streetlights with red LEDs along Frederiksborgvej to protect a nearby bat colony and reduce light pollution, balancing driver safety with wildlife. The project is part of a broader EU Lighting Metropolis program advancing greener urban lighting aligned with UNDP sustainable-city goals.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#bat-conservation #denmark #environment

science7 months ago•7 min saved

Infrared Footage Rewrites the Tale of the World’s Largest Carnivorous Bat

Infrared cameras in Costa Rica captured a four-member family of Vampyrum spectrum, revealing social behaviors—food sharing, grooming, and a 'cuddle ball' sleep cluster—and occasional cooperative foraging, challenging the long-held view that the world’s largest carnivorous bat hunts solitarily and highlighting conservation concerns tied to habitat loss.

via Indian Defence Review|

#bat-conservation #cooperative-foraging #food-sharing

environmenturban-planning8 months ago•6 min saved

Danish city tests red streetlights to shield bats without sacrificing safety

In Gladsaxe near Copenhagen, red LED streetlights are replacing white ones along a key road to reduce light pollution and protect local nocturnal wildlife, especially bats, while preserving road safety. The move is part of the EU-funded Lighting Metropolis program and aims to boost energy efficiency, lower maintenance, and gather data on wildlife responses, potentially offering a scalable model for other cities.

via Indian Defence Review|

#bat-conservation #denmark #environmenturban-planning

environment11 months ago•2 min saved

Rescued: The Wild Animal Hidden in the Fig Tree's Black Blob

A stranded flying fox named Angelica was rescued near Brisbane, Australia, after a passerby noticed her struggling on the ground. She was treated for injuries and is now recovering, highlighting the importance of community involvement in wildlife rescue and the ecological role of bats as pollinators and seed dispersers.

via The Dodo|

#animal-rescue #australia #bat-conservation

science1 year ago•94 min saved

Fungal Species Causing White-Nose Disease in Bats and Its Impact

Researchers identified two cryptic, host-specialized fungal species causing white-nose disease in bats, revealing complex population structures, genomic divergence, and a likely Eurasian origin for North American cases, highlighting the importance of biosecurity and conservation efforts.

via Nature|

#bat-conservation #cryptic-species #fungal-pathogens