The Social Language of Bats
An interesting article from the Merlin Tuttle Bat Conservation on how bats use social calls to communicate. Researchers are uncovering the complexity of bat vocalisations, showing that their sounds have meanings similar to human speech.
CAWG Distributes 168 Owl Boxes to Winegrape Growers Across California
Californian winegrape growers are using owl boxes to promote sustainable pest control.
Why Bats Are One of Evolution’s Greatest Puzzles
''Paleontologists seek the ancestors that could explain how bats became the only flying mammals.'' - Smithsonian Magazine
Chatty bats are more likely to take risks
Bats Have a Lot to Say! Interesting article from Science News - ''Broadcasting vocalizations may affect group dynamics''.
Bats Hitch a Ride on Storm Fronts When Migrating
''Researchers tracking female bats in central Europe found they migrated much farther in a single night than previously thought. The findings could help protect bats from wind turbine collisions.''
Getting rid of pests the natural way
We are thrilled to be featured in the Greytown Gazette - ''Farmers in the KZN Midlands are benefiting from bat banks''
