Information for bat conservation
Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the causative agent of white-nose syndrome in North America, has drastically decimated bat populations on the North American continent within a decade. The fungus infects bats during hibernation when physiological functions, including immune responses, are downregulated. Studies have
The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the current pandemic is phylogenetically related to bat coronaviruses (CoVs), in particular the Bat-CoV-RaTG13 virus, which has been detected in a Chinese bat species of the Rhinolophidae family. While bat coronaviruses have been shown
The Museum of Natural History in Berlin reports in a recent video about the work of PD Dr. Mirjam Knörnshild, a scientist at the museum who deals with the communication and cognition of bats. The experienced bat researcher and conservationist
A few days ago a new issue of the newsletter of the German Bat Observatory “Fledermauskundliche Mitteilungen” was published. This newsletter attempts to summarize the most relevant information and distribute it at regular intervals nationwide. We continuously collect information for
Ahana A. Fernandez We know the term “social distancing” all too well from our own lives. However, not only humans practice social distancing when they feel ill – it can also be observed in bats. This field study by Ripperger
The pressure on species protection in the expansion of wind energy is growing. The wind energy lobby, in cooperation with some environmental groups, has published a 10-point paper calling, among other things, for an acceleration of the authorisation procedures for
Bianka Schubert In order to recruit new volunteers for bat protection, NABU Saxony started the state-wide project “Quartierpaten für Fledermäuse gesucht” (translated: “Roost Godfathers wanted”) in January 2018. The aim is to educate the human population more about the great
Wind turbines generate green energy and thus contribute to the climate protection goals. However, wind turbines also kill thousands of bats every year by collision or barotrauma. Actors involved must make important decisions in this emotional green-green dilemma. However, stakeholders
The Corona crisis has also had an impact on bats and people dealing with animals. There are reports of the persecution and killing of bats around the world because they are accused of being the source of the novel corona