An Oregon hoary bat, named after a Harry Potter character, won a Bureau of Land Management contest.

An Oregon hoary bat, named after a Harry Potter character, won the Bureau of Land Management's annual bat beauty contest on Halloween, coinciding with the last day of International Bat Week. Known for its spirited personality, the bat captured judges' attention, promoting awareness and appreciation for bats. The contest aims to highlight the importance of bats in ecosystems and dispel common myths about these often-misunderstood creatures.

November 04, 2024
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