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Protect and survive: Environment minister Michael Meacher yesterday holding a noctule bat, which is native to Britain, to launch National Bat Week, organised by the Bat Conservation Trust. The week, which runs from 9 to 17 May, aims to raise awareness about bats, including the 11 British species which are vulnerable or rare. Events include a bat count across the country

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Kalpesh Lathigra