Saving Rwanda’s bats by harnessing people power
By DW
30 July 2021 |
1:40 pm
Bat species in Rwanda are being threatened due to the loss of habitats – now a conservation organization is getting local communities onboard by raising awareness over the vital role bats play in the ecosystem.
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