城市地區的蝙蝠發現：一個恢復希望的小燈塔

最近發現，在臥龍崗城市中發現了南部肌肉蝙蝠，這對受威脅物種的希望有一線希望。這些微型物質重約40克，已經適應了城市生活。

Bat Discovery in Urban Areas: A Tiny Beacon of Recovery Hope

城市地區的蝙蝠發現：一個恢復希望的小燈塔

In a surprising turn of events, a microbat species, the Southern Myotis, has been discovered thriving in urban Wollongong. This discovery, highlighting the resilience of these tiny creatures, provides a beacon of hope for the recovery of threatened species amidst increasing urbanization.

在一個令人驚訝的事件轉折中，在臥龍崗的城市中發現了一種微生物物種，即南部的Myotis。這一發現突出了這些小動物的韌性，為在不斷增加的城市化中恢復受威脅物種的恢復提供了希望。

A 20-Cent Coin-Sized Wonder

一個20美分的硬幣大小的奇蹟

Imagine a bat the size of a 20-cent coin. That's the Southern Myotis, a microbat weighing a mere 40 grams. Researchers from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) made this exciting discovery, confirming Wollongong as the species' southernmost habitat in NSW.

想像一下蝙蝠的大小為20美分硬幣。那就是南部的肌肉，一個僅重40克的微生物。新南威爾士州氣候變化，能源，環境和水（DCCEEW）的研究人員做出了這一令人興奮的發現，確認了沃隆隆根是新南威爾士州最南端的棲息地。

Urban Sprawl vs. Microbat Survival

城市蔓延與微生物生存

Senior threatened species officer Beth Mott notes that microbats face significant challenges due to habitat loss from urban sprawl. Despite this, the Southern Myotis is adapting, with some foraging within 100 meters of housing estates. This unexpected resilience suggests a capacity to coexist with urban development.

高級威脅物種官員貝絲·莫特（Beth Mott）指出，由於城市蔓延造成的棲息地喪失，Microbats面臨著重大挑戰。儘管如此，南部的Myotis仍在適應，有些覓食在100米的住房莊園內。這種意外的彈性表明能力與城市發展並存。

Harp Traps and Hope

豎琴陷阱和希望

Using harp traps, researchers captured eight Southern Myotis during nocturnal surveys near Yallah and South Nowra. More than 350 mosquito-munching animals were caught during these surveys. This technique involves rows of fishing line stretched across a frame with a cotton collection bag, allowing for the safe capture and study of these creatures.

使用豎琴陷阱，研究人員在Yallah和South Nowra附近的夜間調查中捕獲了八個南部Myotis。在這些調查中，捕獲了350多種蚊子燃燒動物。該技術涉及一排釣魚線，這些釣魚線在帶有棉花收集袋的框架上伸展，可以安全地捕獲和研究這些生物。

Road Culverts: The New Caves?

公路涵洞：新洞穴？

Microbats typically seek shelter in caves and hollowed-out trees. However, road culverts are emerging as an alternative refuge. This adaptation underscores the bats' ability to find new homes in the face of environmental changes. Protecting large hollowed-out trees remains crucial, but recognizing and preserving these alternative habitats can further aid their survival.

Microbats通常在洞穴和挖空的樹木中尋求庇護所。但是，道路涵洞正在成為替代避難所。這種適應強調了面對環境變化的蝙蝠尋找新房屋的能力。保護大型挖空樹仍然至關重要，但是認識並保留這些替代棲息地可以進一步幫助其生存。

More Than Just Mozzie Munchers

不僅僅是Mozzie Munchers

Bats often get a bad rap, but they play a vital role in our ecosystem. As Dr. Mott aptly puts it, they allow us to enjoy our

蝙蝠通常會出現不好的說唱，但它們在我們的生態系統中起著至關重要的作用。正如莫特博士恰當地說的那樣，他們允許我們享受我們的