The Chamber of Albergaria-a-Velha revealed this Thursday that 10 species of bats have already been identified in Pateira de Frossos, where an “observation night” will take place.
The municipality is associated with an observation of bats in Pateira de Frossos, with the biologist and researcher Vanessa Mata, promoted by the Bioliving association, which will take place on Saturday, starting at 9:30 p.m., as part of the International Night of Bats. bats.
“The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of these animals in ecosystems, particularly in Pateira de Frossos, where 10 species have already been identified,” explains a press release.
According to the text, among the species recorded locally, the dwarf bat and the black batthe latter with the status of endangered species.
For the Bioliving Association, night observation “is an opportunity to deconstruct the myths surrounding bats and discover these mammals that, despite being wild animals, they are peaceful, sensitive and vulnerable.“.
Participation is free, but requires pre-registrationthe meeting point being the Boca do Carreiro Park, in Frossos.
Located in the Baixo Vouga Lagoon, Pateira de Frossos has a typical biodiversity of the Ria de Aveiro lagoon system, which is based on the geographic and hydrographic complexity of its channel network, being considered “of great importance” as a habitat, specifically for migratory birds.
Source: Observadora
