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barbastelle
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barbastelle [ˌbɑːbəˈstɛl]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an insectivorous forest bat, Barbastella barbastellus, widely distributed across Eurasia, having a wrinkled face and prominent ears: roosts in trees or caves
[French: from Italian barbastello, from Latin vespertilio bat; see pipistrelle]
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Species such as the willow tit, marsh tit, barbastelle bat, Bechstein's bat, pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly and dormouse all rely on ancient woodland to survive.
UK's ancient woodland being lost 'faster than Amazon' by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
As part of their "Living Landscapes" project, Wildlife Trusts are trying to link up natural areas of woodland, heathland and pasture to extend habitats for creatures such as pipistrelle and barbastelle bats, and sand lizards.
Pear tree empty as partridge disappears by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
The barbastelle bat, which is considered rare and declining across Europe, is of particular interest.
Going batty after dark by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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