Beautiful 300-Year-Old Library Has Bats to Control Pests, Hunt Insects That Eat Paper, Old Books

Beautiful 300-Year-Old Library Has Bats to Control Pests, Hunt Insects That Eat Paper, Old Books
Bats inside Biblioteca Joanina. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock
Michael Wing
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They fold their leathery wings by day, hanging by hook-like claws high in the rafters. They rest unseen behind grand gilded bookcases until dusk when they come out to feast.

They are bats in the library—waiting till dark to snatch up the bugs that else would feed upon the priceless books in keep.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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