Butterflies, Bats, and Birds Hit Hard in Late Southern Freeze
When temperatures dropped unexpectedly in late February, millions went days without heat and water. Many had friends and family that could help, while others took to emergency shelters set up by churches and organizations. However, many outdoor creatures like bats had nowhere to go, flitting their wings intensely to try and find their way to warmer temperatures. Noticing worn-out bats scattered around piles of snow, rehabilitation specialists rushed to take them in until the storm passed. Seeing bats tumble to the ground with exhaustion wasn't so rare when temperatures dropped. Specialists later found that they burned through all of their energy sources in an attempt to fly as fast as they could. Bats have suffered this year, unable to feast on a plethora of insects due to the weather changes. They were running on empty and trying to fly and fight for their life, some of them dropping into the cold where they would remain. Bats lucky enough to get scooped up by Arlington residents