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

Oklahoma's Underground Bat Hotels

Oklahoma Bats Roost in Old Mines

Jan Otte

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 ...

Wolves Partner With Other Species in Alaska

Suhail Ahmed

Across Alaska’s sweeping tundra and boreal forest, a quiet choreography plays out in the snow: dark ravens shadow pale-gray wolves, eagles circle high like patient kites, and foxes slip in on needle-thin paws. For years, these scenes were dismissed as coincidence – a hungry entourage trailing the region’s top land predator. Now, a growing body ...