城市地区的蝙蝠发现：一个恢复希望的小灯塔

最近发现，在卧龙岗城市中发现了南部肌肉蝙蝠，这对受威胁物种的希望有一线希望。这些微型物质重约40克，已经适应了城市生活。

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

城市地区的蝙蝠发现：一个恢复希望的小灯塔

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.

在一个令人惊讶的事件转折中，在卧龙岗的城市中发现了一种微生物物种，即南部的Myotis。这一发现突出了这些小动物的韧性，为在不断增加的城市化中恢复受威胁物种的恢复提供了希望。

A 20-Cent Coin-Sized Wonder

一个20美分的硬币大小的奇迹

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.

想象一下蝙蝠的大小为20美分硬币。那就是南部的肌肉，一个仅重40克的微生物。新南威尔士州气候变化，能源，环境和水（DCCEEW）的研究人员做出了这一令人兴奋的发现，确认了沃隆隆根是新南威尔士州最南端的栖息地。

Urban Sprawl vs. Microbat Survival

城市蔓延与微生物生存

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.

高级威胁物种官员贝丝·莫特（Beth Mott）指出，由于城市蔓延造成的栖息地丧失，Microbats面临着重大挑战。尽管如此，南部的Myotis仍在适应，有些觅食在100米的住房庄园内。这种意外的弹性表明能力与城市发展并存。

Harp Traps and Hope

竖琴陷阱和希望

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.

使用竖琴陷阱，研究人员在Yallah和South Nowra附近的夜间调查中捕获了八个南部Myotis。在这些调查中，捕获了350多种蚊子燃烧动物。该技术涉及一排钓鱼线，这些钓鱼线在带有棉花收集袋的框架上伸展，可以安全地捕获和研究这些生物。

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树木中寻求庇护所。但是，道路涵洞正在成为替代避难所。这种适应强调了面对环境变化的蝙蝠寻找新房屋的能力。保护大型挖空树仍然至关重要，但是认识并保留这些替代栖息地可以进一步帮助其生存。

More Than Just Mozzie Munchers

不仅仅是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

蝙蝠通常会出现不好的说唱，但它们在我们的生态系统中起着至关重要的作用。正如莫特博士恰当地说的那样，他们允许我们享受我们的