45-degree heatwave in Kanpur's Nana Rao Park kills hundreds of bats, impacting local ecosystem.
In Kanpur's Nana Rao Park, hundreds of bats have been dying due to an intense heatwave. Temperatures have surpassed 45 degrees Celsius, causing bats to fall from trees, writhing in pain before succumbing to the heat. Bats play an important role in Indian habitats, pollinating some tropical plants and controlling insect populations, saving farmers on pest control chemicals.
June 19, 2024
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