The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why | TheBriefWire
The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why
Published 29 July 2026 Ā· india
Exclusive Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the species Get our breaking news email
Exclusive Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the species Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A sudden decline in critically endangered bats is troubling experts, who recorded about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats than usual at Naracoorteās ābat caveā this summer. These tiny russet-toned microbats roost in caves and forage for insects over long distances across south-west Victoria and south-east South Australia. Continue reading...
Published: July 29, 2026 ā¢ 8:30 PM IST Ā· Updated: July 29, 2026 ā¢ 9:09 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Exclusive Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the species Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A sudden decline in critically endangered bats is troubling experts, who recorded about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats than usual at Naracoorteās ābat caveā this summer.
These tiny russet-toned microbats roost in caves and forage for insects over long distances across south-west Victoria and south-east South Australia.
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