Echoes from Nowhere
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describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird KS2 Science, Year 5 |
Know that bats hunt flying insects using echolocation Know that bats in the UK do not harm humans |
The importance of the bat populations to the locality is probably not well known. Secretive creatures, they largely keep themselves to themselves, until they choose to roost inside our roof spaces.
They are special mammals, partly because there are few flying mammals, and have special adaptations that allow them to do this. Their eyesights are very poor, relying sound maps produced by their echolocation. They experience the world in a very different way to us.
- How can we ensure that these bats will continue to live and feed in and near Nowhere wood?
This is an important question if we want to conserve our bat populations. Their insect prey will require particular plants as food sources and sites for egg laying. We need to ensure we understand which plants matter and ensure that they remain available. Residents need to be reassured and encouraged to support roosting bat colonies.
Bats are protected by law and need specialised care. This guide produced by the RSPCA contains good introductory advice