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    U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground protects bat species

    YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    02.26.2018

    Photo by Mark Schauer 

    U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

    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.

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    Date Taken: 02.26.2018
    Date Posted: 03.26.2018 19:30
    Photo ID: 4227790
    VIRIN: 180226-D-GD561-246
    Resolution: 3480x2848
    Size: 6 MB
    Location: YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA, US

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