Several bat species detected near Sydney Opera House in conservation program | ABC NEWS

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Researchers have been delighted to discover three threatened bat species cruising around the Sydney Opera House and surrounds. The bats were detected as part of a program to better understand their habitats and help them survive. Ingrid Emery is the executive director of conservation programs at the NSW Department of Environment. She says the research highlights that green spaces in urban settings are "crucial" to conservation. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewschannel

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