Ukraine war: Russian shelling is taking a deadly toll on urban bats: Many of the buildings in Kharkiv that bats roost in have been destroyed or damaged by shelling. DarSzach/Shutterstock Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has given rise to a humanitarian crisis. More than 6.2 million people have fled Ukraine as a result …
Bats are avoiding solar farms and scientists aren’t sure why: The common pipistrelle. Rudmer Zwerver/Shutterstock As our planet continues to warm, the need for renewable energy is becoming increasingly urgent. Almost half of the UK’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. And solar accounts for one-fifth of the energy capacity installed since 2019. Solar farms …
We found coronaviruses in UK bats — so far the danger’s minimal but we need to know more about viruses that can spread to humans: Agami Photo Agency/Shutterstock Most emerging infectious diseases are caused by zoonotic pathogens – viruses and bacteria which circulate in wild and domestic animals but are also capable of infecting humans. …
Fruit bats: the winged ‘conservationists’ reforesting parts of Africa: A fruit bat. Subphoto.com/Shutterstock Straw-coloured fruit bats exist throughout most of the African continent. This large fruit bat is one of, if not the most numerous fruit-eating animal (called frugivores) in Africa. They live in colonies of thousands to millions of individuals. Fruit bats sleep during …
Moths and bats have been in an evolutionary battle for millions of years – and we’re still uncovering their tricks: Moths have evolved extraordinary tricks to fend off bat attacks. Todd Cravens/Wikimedia There aren’t many better examples of two species embroiled in an intense struggle for survival than bats and moths. These two animals are …
Curious Kids: why do bats pass diseases to humans?: The greater shortnosed fruit bat. Nuwat Phansuwan/Shutterstock Why do bats pass deadly diseases like ebola to humans? – Sreehari, aged nine, Kerala, India This is a great question – and it’s one that doctors and scientists have been investigating for a while. The reasons bats pass …
South Africa’s cave-dwelling bats need more protection — to keep people safe too: Trees provide bats with food, and are important parts of the animals' landscapes. Dr Mariette Pretorius Caves are overlooked but essential parts of the natural world. Many animals use caves for shelter and for raising their young – bats among them. Caves …
A cool South African City image: Birds & Bats VS Flying Ants Image by Martin_Heigan Millions of Flying Ants hatch during the rainy season, and Birds and Bats show off their areal aerobatics by diving at high speed and catching the Flying Ants in mid-air. Filmed in the suburbs to the West of the City …
How we showed bamboo cricket bats could usher in a new, more sustainable epoch for cricket: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock For nearly 200 years, willow has been the principal material used in the production of cricket bats. English white willow is particularly sought after, famed for its aesthetically pleasing colour and grain structure as well as for its …
Female bats brave risky conditions for their young: GettyImages The daily activity patterns of animals are influenced by a variety of different factors. Understanding how animals distribute their activity over the day, an important part of their behaviour, provides valuable insights into how they function within their habitats. The lunar phobia theory suggests that nocturnal …
Some bats find their way around like people do: why this is useful to know: An Egyptian Fruit Bat in flight. Sherri and Brock Fenton Flight makes bats unique among mammals and confers on them the potential to cover large distances. And yet, for most of the approximately 1,400 or so species of bats, we …
Here’s how scientists know the coronavirus came from bats and wasn’t made in a lab: Motortion Films/Shutterstock One of the conspiracy theories that have plagued attempts to keep people informed during the pandemic is the idea that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory. But the vast majority of scientists who have studied the virus …
Bats are hosts to a range of viruses but don’t get sick – why?: Fruit bats. nutsiam/Shutterstock Bats harbour many diverse viruses, including coronaviruses. Indeed, Sars, Mers and COVID-19 – which are all caused by coronaviruses – are thought to have emerged from bats. These diseases can be deadly to humans, yet bats seem to …
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South Africa in the news: Harbhajan Singh bats for sporting pitches in India following turmoil in South Africa: The Indian Team boarded the flight to South Africa with a lot of expectations. The visitors are world No.1 in ICC rankings, so many expected them to give a good fight to the home team. The critics …
South Africa in the news: Australia bats against SAfrica, looks to keep series alive: DURBAN, South Africa (AP) Australia’s Steve Smith won the toss and decided to bat first against South Africa in the third one-day international at Kingsmead on Wednesday as the tourists seek to keep the series alive. Top-ranked Australia lost the first …
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