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===Bats===
===Bats===
Bats have been observed to be curious about the large structures and are thereby subject to collision.[https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/infrared-video-clips-of-bats-interacting-with-wind-turbines/] But most of the deaths are due to [[wikipedia:Barotrauma|barotrauma]] caused by the low air pressure behind the blades.[https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/barotrauma-is-a-significant-cause-of-bat-fatalities-at-wind-turbines/]


:''See also:'' [https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/tag/bats/?titles=on Wind Watch documents tagged for bats]
:''See also:'' [https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/tag/bats/?titles=on Wind Watch documents tagged for bats]