Bat news

Here are some recent news stories about bats:

Conservation Efforts

• A new study suggests that a species of bat found in the Amazon rainforest is more common than previously thought, and conservation efforts are underway to protect its habitat. (Source: National Geographic)
• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the northern long-eared bat as endangered due to declining populations and habitat loss. (Source: The Hill)

Research and Discovery

• Scientists have discovered a new species of bat in the Philippines, which is found only in the country's oldest rainforests. (Source: Science Daily)
• Researchers have found that bats are able to use their echolocation calls to communicate with each other and even recognize individual members of their colonies. (Source: Live Science)

Disease and Health

• A study has found that bats are more likely to carry diseases such as rabies and histoplasmosis than previously thought, and that human-bat interactions can increase the risk of transmission. (Source: The Guardian)
• Researchers have developed a new vaccine that protects against a deadly bat-borne virus, which could potentially be used to prevent outbreaks in humans. (Source: Science Magazine)

Invasive Species

• A non-native species of bat has been found in the wild in the United States for the first time, and conservationists are concerned about the potential impact on native ecosystems. (Source: The New York Times)
• A study has found that invasive bat species can outcompete native species for food and habitat, leading to declines in native populations. (Source: PLOS ONE)

I hope you find these news stories interesting!