Last week a rare rabid bat was found in Morongo Valley, according to the Hi-Desert Star.
Bats are an important part of the ecology of the Morongo Basin, helping to control insect populations and even scorpions. Learn a whole lot more about bats on the Joshua Tree National Park Website.
Bat World-Mojave in Joshua Tree is a rehabilitation facility for bats. View their Website here, and read about the importance of the Inland area as a "migratory freeway" for bats here.
MORE INFO ON THIS TOPIC: On the Wildlife page of the MBCA Website, including referrals for issues with both wild and domestic animals.
