Fear Not The Bat
Outdoors column argues bats are harmless and unlikely to attack humans. It notes they fly at dusk and would pose a danger only if they truly behaved as described, urging readers not to fear these small mammals.
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Newspaper
Warren Observer
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1954
Page
14
Outdoors column argues bats are harmless and unlikely to attack humans. It notes they fly at dusk and would pose a danger only if they truly behaved as described, urging readers not to fear these small mammals.
The piece extols bats and toads as natural pest controllers, urging calm when encountering bats indoors and recommending friendly coexistence with toads in gardens. It condemns harming wildlife, notes misunderstandings about a bat’s bite, and warns against mistreating toads or capricious handling by children. It ends with a brief nod to the wild turkey as fair game.
The Game Commission at its July meeting approved a state wide season for the wild birds, noting good stocking across all portions of the state and ample supply for restocking areas that may run low.
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