NewzExclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the speciesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA sudden decline in critically endangered bats is troubling experts, who recorded about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats than usual at Naracoorte’s “bat cave” this summer.These tiny russet-toned microbats roost in caves and forage for insects over long distances across south-west Victoria and south-east South Australia.
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