Bat boxes were supposed to be a safe haven for bats. So why are they killing them?

CBC - Oct 31, 2026

Manmade homes meant to protect bats from the elements can become deadly in a heat wave, with reports worldwide of mass casualties in an animal population already under threat. But a few tweaks to the houses could help their inhabitants thrive.

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