Story perspectives
Massive Bat Colony Discovered in NC Stormwater System
11/29/2025
27 2
1 of 1
Story summary
- A large bat colony was found in a stormwater system in Wake County, North Carolina after maintenance workers lifted a manhole cover.
- Wildlife officials stated this colony is one of the largest known roosts of this bat species in the region.
- The discovery highlights the ongoing problem of diminishing natural bat habitats in North Carolina.
