Many species of bats became protected by the Wildlife & Countryside Act. What does 'protected' actually mean? Obviously they are not hunted or killed, but apart from that, what other advantages does being protected offer?
2006-12-29 04:28:43 · 4 answers · asked by Dr Watson (UK) 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
You need a license to handle them, any sites known for roosts are likely to be subject to protection measures and wildlife rangers may visit to take numbers.
2006-12-29 07:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by Red P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bats are brilliant and do a lot of good for humans by eating insects. Protecting their breeding sites (e.g. caves, roof spaces, disused tunnels & mines etc) means that they can successfully hibernate in winter then later raise their young without being interfered with; hopefully this will increase the numbers particularly of less common species such as the Lesser Horseshoe bat.
Bats are an important part of our ecosystem and need protection from those have no interest in the delicate balance and harmony of nature.
2006-12-29 06:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by Rozzy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means paying an expert £500 to frighten the little buggers away before you can redevelop a barn as a dwelling.
2006-12-29 05:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think that they try and breed them to bump the numbers up because if they are protected then i would imagine that there arent many of them about
2006-12-29 04:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋