Thursday, October 6, 2011

BATS IN NIGHT, MONKEYS DURING DAYS

Bats in thousands every night and wild parrots and monkeys during day have created havoc in the apple belt of Mandi-Kullu-Shimla, western Himalaya. The farmers trap bats using live transmission lines that run across orchards. Forestry and wildlife agencies have no idea about the migratory routes of the bats as they journey from the plains in search of food like fruits.

September 24

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