\n\t\t\t\tLesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nCaves in winter are a vital refuge for them. Disturbance by visits, setting up fireplaces near caves, negatively affect their survival in this difficult period. In case of early or repeated awakening, they can die due to the consumption of energy, which is necessary to start metabolism, increase body temperature after hibernation, and for the period of early spring with fickle weather and irregular availability of food. Bats can also become infected with viral diseases transmitted by us during wintering. Therefore, let’s be considerate and save visits to caves for the period outside of winter. <\/p>\n
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Individuals of some species of bats can live for more than 30 years. All bats and amphibians occurring in Slovakia are protected by law. They perform an important regulatory function in the ecosystem – one bat can hunt several hundred insects during one night during the summer and they themselves become prey for their predators. <\/p>\n
Text: Ing. Apfelov\u00e1, Mgr. Pek\u00e1rov\u00e1 <\/p>\n
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