Summary:
- Bat boxes, which are artificial shelters designed to provide homes for bats, can become dangerously hot during heatwaves, leading to the death of the bats inside.
- Researchers found that the temperature inside bat boxes can reach over 50°C (122°F) during extreme heat, which is well above the bats' tolerance level.
- This highlights the importance of considering the impact of climate change on wildlife and the need for more research to design effective bat conservation strategies that can withstand the effects of rising temperatures.