The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan has opened a new exhibit dedicated to rare bat species. Using 3D printing, realistic models of the common long-winged bat, the Blasius's horseshoe bat, and the southern horseshoe bat—species found primarily in Kov-Ata Cave—were created.

According to the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan," Turkmenistan is home to 19 species of bats, which play a vital role in the ecosystem. A colony in the Baherden cave kills approximately 1,5 million insects in a single night, including mosquitoes and agricultural pests. These animals use echolocation to navigate and hunt in the dark.

Scientists have documented seasonal migrations of bats. For example, the colony in Kov-Ata inhabits the cave from February to October, and with the onset of cold weather, it moves to other regions. Blasius's horseshoe bats, in particular, winter in Northern Khorasan, Iran, approximately 100 kilometers south of the border.

In recent years, bat populations have been declining, which is attributed to the use of chemicals in agriculture. Six species are already included in the Red Data Book of Turkmenistan. Zoologists emphasize the need to preserve these animals as an important part of the natural environment.