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When the forest is no longer a home—forest bats seek refuge in settlements

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Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Germany analyzed in greater detail how Leisler 's bats use their habitats.

They found that these bats increasingly seek refuge in old trees in urban areas and in old buildings such as churches.

Oak forests favored, while certain coniferous forests were largely avoided.

Leisler 's bats frequently die at wind turbines, expanding the use of wind energy in forests could negatively impact this species' population growth.

Wind turbines even appear to attract bats.

New wind turbines should not be erected near structurally rich deciduous forests or next to bat roosts.

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