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flag Artificial bat boxes can overheat to lethal levels during heatwaves, risking bat survival.

flag Artificial bat boxes can become dangerously hot during heatwaves, reaching lethal temperatures above 50°C, according to studies in Canada and Australia. flag Research shows bats in sun-exposed boxes can lose over 25% of their body mass due to dehydration, with simulations indicating up to 50% loss during extreme events—often fatal. flag Experts warn climate change and rising heatwaves may make many existing boxes unsafe, urging conservationists to install them in shaded areas, use insulating materials, and provide a range of roost options to protect bat populations.

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