Watching the dark: New surveillance cameras are changing bat research
September 30, 2014
It is, according to an old proverb, “better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” And those of us trying to discover new insights into the mysterious lives of bats often do a lot of cursing in the darkness. Bats do most things under cover of night, and often in places where humans and most other animals can’t go. This dark inaccessibility is great for bats, but not so great for those of us trying to study them. Successful conservation hinges on understanding bat behaviors and needs, as well as identifying and addressing the things that threaten them in the darkness. But how do we light a candle without scaring the bats away or altering their behavior?
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2014 |
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Title | Watching the dark: New surveillance cameras are changing bat research |
Authors | Paul M. Cryan, P. Marcos Gorresen |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | BATS Magazine |
Index ID | 70127524 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Fort Collins Science Center |