Unfortunately, it is true that bats are endangered. There are several reasons why these poor winged creatures are slowly becoming extinct. One of the main reasons is loss of habitat. Rainforests are being destroyed and caves and nesting areas are being blocked off and/or destroyed as well, leaving these little guys homeless with nowhere else to go. This also takes away their food supply. Diseases such as White Nose Syndrome are another issue rapidly killing off the population of bats in the North American region.
Another issue related to bats becoming endangered has to do with the hibernation process. When bats hibernate during the winter, it is important that they not be disturbed. Disturbing a bat during this process can cause them to lose energy, thus making it harder for them to survive during the cold, hard, winter. Many bats unfortunately die as a result of lost or diminishing energy from being awakened during hibernation. Last but not least, bats are being murdered by humans simply for sport, out of cruelty, and out of fear. So please, the next time you find a bat in your attic, try to humanely catch it and let the little guy free, don’t kill it, as there are not many of these magnificent creatures left in the world.
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