Researchers develop wearable tracking devices for the flying mammals to be monitored remotely,
Bats have complex social lives, share food and actively maintain friendships, researchers have said.Researchers have developed ultralight and self-powered tracking devices, because existing GPS can be too heavy for the flying mammals.
The University of Chester project team, comprising of animal behaviour scientist, Ms Stanley, Professor Tessa Smith and PhD student, Lucy Morison, are working alongside the Vincent Wildlife Trust and Professor Yu Shi at the University of Leeds. But they are said to be at a high risk from sound and light pollution which can affect their ability to forage.
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