Have You Thanked a Bat Today?
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Bats get a bad reputation - especially around Halloween - so bat rehabber Deborah Crough tries to educate people about how the furry mammals help our local environment. Off-Ramp contributor Jackson Musker flitted down to Deborah’s Long Beach home, put on some gloves, and met two of the bats in her care. (Click on the second audio link above for a web exclusive demonstration of how to pick up a fallen bat!)
Laura Osteen
Big browns bats like Romeo weigh less than an ounce. Bat rehabber Deborah Crough insists that everyone wear gloves when handling bats due to the small but serious threat of Rabies.
Web Resources
- Batworld: Info on Bats and Bat Rescue
- Bat Conservation International
- White Nose Syndrome: A serious threat to Northeastern bats
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Check out the links at left for more information on bat rescue and preservation. You can also build your own "bat house" to give the species a friendly place to roost.
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