Why wind turbines can mean death for bats

Power-generating wind turbines have long been recognized as a potentially life-threatening hazard for birds. But at most wind facilities, bats actually die in much greater numbers. Now, researchers reporting in Current Biology, a Cell Press journal, on August 26th think they know why.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news138885688.html">Why wind turbines can mean death for bats</a></p> <p>Power-generating wind turbines have long been recognized as a potentially life-threatening hazard for birds. But at most wind facilities, bats actually die in much greater numbers. Now, researchers reporting in <I>Current Biology, </I>a Cell Press journal, on August 26th think they know why.</p>