Counting bats in the dark

Mongabay
Mar 4, 2026, 3:29 am109 ptsTrending
How do you count and keep track of bats? Advances in videography, including thermal cameras, have made it easier to spot bats. But these animals move fast, travel in big groups and are often found in the dark — making analysis of the data a tough task. Scientists have developed a new software called…

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