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Rare Bat Species Recorded in Troodos National Forest Park

Published January 19, 2026, 07:11
Rare Bat Species Recorded in Troodos National Forest Park

A rare species of bat, Rhinolophus euryale, has been recorded in the Troodos National Forest Park by the Department of Forests. The recording of a large group of these bats is an optimistic sign for the survival of the species in Cyprus. Rhinolophus euryale is one of the rarest cave-dwelling bat species in Europe, and its presence highlights the importance of the Troodos National Forest Park for biodiversity conservation. The species is strictly protected by European legislation.