Source: HT
Context: A Wroughton’s Free-tailed Bat (Otomops wroughtoni), a rare and Critically Endangered species, was sighted for the first time in northern India at Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
About Wroughton’s Free-tailed Bat:
- What it is: A free-tailed bat species first discovered in 1913, known for its powerful flight and preference for cave-like roosting habitats.
- Habitat:
- Historically found in the Western Ghats (Karnataka), northeastern India (Meghalaya), and Cambodia.
- Prefers dark, damp, and slightly warm places to roost.
- Conservation Status:
- Classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN due to habitat loss and limited known populations.
About Yamuna Biodiversity Park:
- Location: Situated along the Yamuna riverfront in Delhi.
- Developed by: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) with technical support from the Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE).
- Features:
- Alternative habitat for migratory and resident bird species.
- Conservation of wild genetic resources of agricultural crops.
- Enhances groundwater recharge and freshwater availability.
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