An increasing number of malnourished bats are seen in England as experts warn of declining insect populations amid a washout summer. This decline is attributed to decades of climate crisis, pesticide use, habitat destruction, and artificial light.
Wildlife experts highlight the interconnectedness of bats and insects, emphasizing that any decline in insects can seriously impact the UK's 17 breeding bat species that rely on them for food.
Studies show a significant decrease in UK populations of the brown long-eared bat and the horseshoe bat by over 10% in the past five years, indicating a worrying trend in bat population decline.
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