Articles for tag: bat conservation, Bats, biodiversity, cave ecosystems, Endangered Species, environmental adaptation, mine habitats, nocturnal animals, Oklahoma wildlife, Wildlife Ecology

Oklahoma Bats Roost in Old Mines

Deep beneath Oklahoma’s rolling hills, something fascinating is happening in abandoned coal and copper mines. These forgotten industrial spaces have become the unlikely sanctuaries for bat colonies across the state. The transformation of Oklahoma’s into critical wildlife habitat tells a story of adaptation, conservation, and ecological balance. These underground chambers now house some of the ...