Around 30 bats died recently due to scorching heat in the summer at Kabatabandha village of Jajpur district.
"During the summer season, we keep a close watch on the bats in our village and prevent them from suffering from dehydration. But 30 bats died within three days. The summer is hard for the bats , which are prone to heat strokes. After the death of bats due to sun stroke , we urged the forest officials to save the bats from the summer heat," said Paramananda Sahoo, a villager of Kabatabandha.
“When the heat level rises above 40 degree Celsius, bats need water. A lot of care is being taken during the summer as the heat causes sudden heat stroke," said forest officer of Gadamadhupur Ranjam Mishra.
“Kabatabandha village is like a mini bat sanctuary with more 7,000 bats living in six trees in the village. The heat wave leaves the bats badly affected.
So, extra care is being given to these animals. Many wildlife and mammal researchers visit Kabatabandha village to gather firsthand knowledge about bat conservation works,” Mishra added.