From treacherous drops to insufficient oxygen, old mines are no place for casual desert wanderers to tread. However, they are outstanding roosting sites for the 11 species of bats known to call YPG home. “Our mines are so warm that these bats can stay active all year long,” said Daniel Steward, YPG wildlife biologist.
Date Taken: | 02.26.2018 |
Date Posted: | 03.26.2018 19:30 |
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VIRIN: | 180226-D-GD561-246 |
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Location: | YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA, US |
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