Hundreds of thousands of abandoned US mines were left behind after mining booms; bats, snakes and bobcats now use them as refuges
- PC: Josh Hydeman/ Bat Conservation InternationalAcross the United States, former gold, coal and other mines are becoming important refuges for bats and other wildlife.
- Their tunnels, shafts and crevices can provide shelter in areas where natural caves are limited.
- However, unstable structures and environmental hazards make these sites dangerous for people and potentially harmful to ecosystems.
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- PC: Josh Hydeman/ Bat Conservation InternationalAcross the United States, former gold, coal and other mines are becoming important refuges for bats and other wildlife.
- Their tunnels, shafts and crevices can provide shelter in areas where natural caves are limited.
- However, unstable structures and environmental hazards make these sites dangerous for people and potentially harmful to ecosystems.
Sources: Times of India