An easy way to help bats is by bldg bat houses. Learn more ways to support bats, WHC Bats Project Guidance https://t.co/59RJQJzn7i #BatWeek pic.twitter.com/KzrbDIhjwI
— Wildlife Habitat (@WildlifeHC) October 25, 2016
The automotive champion of biodiversity, Toyota, is stepping up to bat again for wildlife... so to speak.
Bat populations all across America are falling due to White Nose Syndrome. Even in Oregon, where White Nose Syndrome has yet to spread, these flying insectivores are at risk from habitat loss, and harassment by humans who consider them pests.
The first west-coast case of White Nose Syndrome was documented in Washington in March, 2016.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV) is showing its support for bats by installing bat boxes around its facility. These boxes provide critical habitat, allowing bats to rest safely during the day so they can carry on hunting at night. TMMWV gains a free pest-control service, and the bats gain a home.
The Wildlife Habitat Council was so impressed, it nominated Toyota for the 2016 Bats Project Award.
Interested in supporting wildlife conservation? A great way to improve your fuel economy, reducing your impact on climate change, is by taking your vehicle in for maintenance and repair at Lithia Toyota of Medford.
