New long-fingered bat species discovered in India, Sri Lanka, says research team
"An international team of researchers has found a new species of long-fingered bats in India and Sri Lanka, close on the heels of the discovery of a thick-thumbed bat species in Meghalaya, officials said."
"Bat poop research gets to the bottom of pesticide residue"
"Alberta researchers look for information about how insecticides may be affecting bats by poking into what remains from their diets."
"Artificial nests a hit with owls"
"A Cyprus Scops owl has made herself comfortable in an artificial nest, one of about 1,000 owl nesting boxes that have been put up in various locations across the island as a natural way to combat rodents."
"Zoo hopes to debunk myths about owls, show their benefits"
"The Joburg Zoo has restarted its owl education project which focuses on educating the public about the benefits of the birds and breaking myths surrounding the raptors."
"A new home at Marlboro Gardens School for owls"
"Hussein Moyo of EcoSolution gives teachers and learners a brief discussion on the importance of owls and how they help humans during a visit to Marlboro Gardens."
"Ozzy Osbourne to install bat boxes at Buckinghamshire mansion 40 years after biting head off one"
"The rock icon once bit the head off a live bat on stage - but these days he is taking a more sympathetic view towards the animals."
