Foundations of Mendip (British Geological Survey) – Horseshoe bats
Information on how the Mendip Hills supports important populations of greater horseshoe bat and lesser horseshoe bat.
Themes
The lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros), is a type of European bat related to but smaller than its cousin, the greater horseshoe bat. The species gets its name from its distinctive horseshoe-shaped nose.