Extreme weather 'potentially catastrophic' for batsExtreme weather appears to be disrupting the life cycle of Europe's bats. Scientists were alarmed to find that some bats in Portugal skipped winter hibernation altogether this year while others gave birth early. Bats feed on insects such as moths -- Photo: HUGO REBELOThe researchers are concerned that mild weather in the south of Portugal is interfering with bat hibernation. "The increasing variability of weather conditions is potentially catastrophic for bats," said Dr Fiona Mathews of the University of Exeter. It is one of the first bat species to give birth, but this normally happens in April.

Source: VietNamNet News May 04, 2018 01:18 UTC