Scientists stunned by rare sighting of creature thought to be extinct for decades: ‘A remarkable discovery’

[Pelican Press 0]

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

Scientists stunned by rare sighting of creature thought to be extinct for decades: ‘A remarkable discovery’

Who doesn’t love love — especially when it’s good for the environment?

A thrilling discovery in the South Downs National Park brings renewed hope for biodiversity in Britain. Conservationists have spotted a

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

in disused railway tunnels in Sussex, potentially offering a mate for what was believed to be the last surviving member of its species in the U.K., according to the

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

.

The greater mouse-eared bat was officially

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

in Britain in 1992 before a surprising rediscovery when a single male appeared in

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

. With no sightings recorded in 2024, many feared the species had disappeared from British soil forever.

This remarkable finding creates fresh optimism for establishing a breeding population. Conservationists have

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

the female bat for future identification and continue monitoring the area for additional greater mouse-eared bats.

“The finding of a female is rewarding and a remarkable discovery which brings huge hope for this species,” explained Daniel Whitby, a bat ecologist working on the project, per the BBC

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

.

The return of these rare mammals benefits people and our ecosystem in meaningful ways. Bats serve as vital

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

, with a single bat consuming thousands of insects nightly, reducing the need for harmful pesticides in agriculture. They’re also important pollinators for many plants that provide food and medicine.

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

Preserving habitats for endangered species such as the greater mouse-eared bat supports a more resilient ecosystem that can better withstand climate challenges, ultimately creating healthier environments for humans and animals alike.

“By providing suitable roosts, restoring habitats and reducing anthropogenic threats such as artificial light and noise, this species might just stand a chance of recovering,” Whitby said, per the BBC

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

.

This discovery joins other recent U.K. conservation successes, including animals returning to

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

in London and innovative monitoring of seal populations

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

along Norfolk’s coast. Each recovery represents another small step toward restoring balance to our natural world. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the burgeoning relationship between these two greater mouse-eared bats.

Wondering how you can be part of the climate solution? Check out The Cool Down’s

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

to taking local action in your community.

Join our

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

#Scientists #stunned #rare #sighting #creature #thought #extinct #decades #remarkable #discovery

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up