A new species of horseshoe bat has been identified right here in the Cassowary Coast region!
The Liverpool Creek Rhinolophus (LCR), an insect-eating bat was first spotted near Silkwood in 2022. Further studies have confirmed its presence between Innisfail and Tully!
Thanks to amazing collaboration between local landholders, researchers, and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, scientists were able to map the LCR’s habitat using specialised echolocation detectors.
Want to learn more about this incredible find?
Join us at our next Pub and Science event, where Dr. Jonathan Luly will take us through the journey of this discovery and what it means for local biodiversity.
Shanti Cafe Mission Beach 16 October from 5:30pm
Don’t miss this chance to get up close with cutting-edge research happening right in our own backyard!
