India has a wealth of bats, but our knowledge of them is poor: Report

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Apr 28, 2026, 2:07 am120 ptsTrending
India is home to 135 known bat species, but their natural history and ecology remain poorly understood, according to the first nationwide assessment of the country’s bats. The report, developed by 36 experts from 27 institutions in India, was released by the nonprofit organizations Bat Conservation…

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