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Florida's most at-risk bat moves into safer artificial roosts

  • March 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Florida's most at-risk bat moves into safer artificial roosts
Finding bats in the attic or under roof tiles is no homeowner's idea of fun. But Florida's endangered bonneted bats have few natural options left. With a dwindling number of large, old trees with cavities—their preferred habitat—and exotic species competing for what's left, many bonneted bats have moved into homes, leading to panicked humans and calls to professionals who can oust the squatters.

Originally published at Phys.org

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