Discover Nocturnal Creatures at 'Creatures of the Night' Exhibition
Discover the fascinating world of nocturnal creatures at the 'Creatures of the Night' exhibition in St. Pölten's Haus für Natur. The star of the show is the Greater Horseshoe Bat, Austria's largest bat species, which plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by feeding on insects. The exhibition aims to shed light on these often misunderstood mythical creatures and help visitors overcome their fear of the dark.
Bats, including the 19 species found in St. Pölten and 26 in the entire Niederösterreich region, are vital ecosystem supporters. They feed on insects, which are a significant part of the 60% of all living beings on Earth that are nocturnal. The Greater Horseshoe Bat, for instance, hunts ground beetles and uses human dwellings, particularly attics, as its habitat.
The exhibition explores the unique adaptations of nocturnal animals. Bears, foxes, and bats, among others, have evolved to avoid daytime predators, reduce competition for food, and cope with temperature extremes. They have developed acute senses like enhanced night vision, hearing, and echolocation in bats to navigate and hunt effectively in low light conditions. To attract bats to your garden, make it natural, insect-friendly, with water features and plants for nocturnal moths. Remember, bats are not vampires and should not be feared.
The 'Creatures of the Night' exhibition invites you to learn about the fascinating world of nocturnal animals and their unique adaptations. By understanding and appreciating these mythical creatures, we can overcome our fear of the dark and discover the beauty and importance of the night in our ecosystem.
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