This discovery sparks a new ray of hope for the bat population.
It’s common to find bats in caves and dark dwellings across the country, so when endangered bats were discovered in Baldwin County, far away from their typical habitat in North Alabama, it was a monumental find.
“In the past, this species had been found in the coastal areas of the Carolinas but not on the coast of Alabama,” said Marianne Gauldin, Conservation Outreach Coordinator for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.“Every year, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division participates in a ‘bat blitz’.
“These bats didn’t exhibit any signs of disease and they were also a great indicator that the bats are breeding in the area and finding successful resources to thrive,” said Gauldin.“All Alabama bats are insectivores and that means they eat insects and insects cause a lot of problems for people- primarily agriculture damage and bats provide an excellent service by acting as a natural pesticide,” said Gauldin.
Gauldin says if you see a bat, don’t touch it. If the bat happens to be in your home, gently shoo it out with as minimal contact as possible.Copyright 2023 WALA. All rights reserved.
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