The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why
The population of the critically endangered southern bent-wing bat has declined by up to 16% at a key maternity site in South Australia. Scientists are currently investigating the cause of this sudden drop, which represents a loss of approximately 5,000 adults.
Southern bent-wing bat numbers have dropped by about 16%, causing alarm among scientists studying the critically endangered microbats. Photograph: Jo Howell/Zoos Victoria Southern bent-wing bat numbers have dropped by about 16%, causing alarm among scientists studying the critically endangered microbats. Photograph: Jo Howell/Zoos Victoria Australian climate and environmental reporting Australia news The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why Exclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the species
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