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Letters: David Gower defends bats

10 August 2013

9:00 AM

10 August 2013

9:00 AM

In defence of bats

Sir: I am saddened by the ‘us versus them’ stance taken by Melissa Kite (‘Bats vs people’, 3 August) when referring to bats. I might be better known for wielding a different sort of bat, but I am a strong supporter of the winged variety. These amazing creatures have lived alongside people for centuries but bats are often misunderstood and even persecuted.

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