Post by L Roebuck on Jun 2, 2010 15:14:59 GMT -5
Crisis threatens bats in NRV, U.S.
Wildlife officials are considering allowing visits to caves in Virginia for the first time since May 2009.
By Jane W. Graham
Special to The Roanoke Times
New River Valley residents who live close to nature knew something was wrong this winter.
The shadow of a flying bat in a snow-covered yard just has to mean something bad.
On cold snowy winter days, bats should be hibernating deep in caves away from the rigors of winter.
www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/248778
Wildlife officials are considering allowing visits to caves in Virginia for the first time since May 2009.
By Jane W. Graham
Special to The Roanoke Times
New River Valley residents who live close to nature knew something was wrong this winter.
The shadow of a flying bat in a snow-covered yard just has to mean something bad.
On cold snowy winter days, bats should be hibernating deep in caves away from the rigors of winter.
www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/248778