Record #:

6271

Author(s):

Jenkins, Greg

Abstract:

The endangered Virginia big-eared bat hibernates for the winter in an abandoned Surry County iron mine. The Cranberry Iron Mine ceased operation in the mid-1960s, and the bats took up residence. To protect the bats during their hibernation, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has installed gates resembling farm gates over the five mine entrances.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 68 Issue 1, Jan 2004, p2-7, il

Subject(s):

Bats--Surry County