Our rarest mammal lives on its own, with no known relatives this side of the Channel. Did the greater mouse-eared bat stray here from France? And is it time we invited over some company?
— Read on www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/10/greater-mouse-eared-bat-britain-rarest-mammal
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Completely fascinating. Without following the link I wonder if the Sussex Bat Group are assembled to care for this solitary creature (surely not). I also liked the restless ‘something must be done, but what?’ in the the various conservationists interviewed. Thanks for sharing this.
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I think the bat group just happened to find the lonely bat and have continued to monitor his single state. He needs a bit of help to link up with the population in France and then hopefully he can make baby 🦇!
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Interesting article. I like to think that there’s hope for it. xx
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Me too, he needs a French girlfriend! Xx
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Wow, I had no idea about the Mouse Eared Bat, what a lovely fellow. I imagine he is maybe not to bothered about getting a lady friend now…..
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It is never too late ( especially for boy bats) . I love stories about species coming back from the brink and especially when it also needs a bit of international cooperation!
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Thank you for this post. What a fascinating story. It would be wonderful if some French friends could be transferred to Sussex in the hope of creating a colony. Obviously, the UK bat has a perfect home to share.
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I am all for a bit of international cooperation and sharing !
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