Ecology: Bats Creatures of the Night (Accessible Preview)
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Channel: Described and Captioned Media Program · 2014 · Education
The Mexican free-tailed bat is one of the most abundant mammals in North America. Outside of San Antonio, Texas there is a cave that is home to over 40 million of these bats. Roosting in large numbers in relatively few areas makes them especially vulnerable to human disturbance and habitat destruction. Documented declines at some roosts are cause for concern because there is a delicate balance in the ecosystem that depends on the bats. There is also cause for concern among other bat species that are falling victim to white nose syndrome, which is a condition named for a distinctive fungal growth around the muzzles and on the wings of affected animals. Producer/Distributor: TMW MEDIA GROUP Production Year: 2011 Grade Level: 6-12 Registered DCMP members can access this title for free at the following URL: http://www.dcmp.org/media/7861
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