Bat hunting in Waitākere ranges

Researchers are going into the the kauri forests with special permission to get data on long-tailed bats.

Chris Burton and Ben Paris setting up the harp trap. Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

Ben Paris with the trap in place in the bush. Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

The transmitter being attached to the bat. Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

Ian Davidson Watts checks out the bat. Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

The black splodge in the bag is a trapped bat. Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

Ian Davidson Watts with the bat. Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

The bat released on kauri tree. Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

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