The BLM's bat beauty contest crowned "Hoary Potter," an Oregon bat, for the third year.

The Bureau of Land Management's annual bat beauty contest crowned "Hoary Potter," a hoary bat from Oregon, as the winner, marking the third consecutive year an Oregon bat has won. The contest, aimed at raising awareness about bats' ecological importance, highlights their roles in insect control and pollination. Bats face threats like habitat loss and disease, but the BLM hopes this event fosters greater appreciation for these often-misunderstood creatures.

October 31, 2024
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