management and public awareness programmes. The Bhimgad Forest in the Western Ghats, from which the original population is known, was first proposed as a national reserve more than eight years ago. However, despite repeated efforts by local organisations the area remains unprotected. References External links Wroughton's free-tailed bat at EDGE Otomops Bats of India Bats of South Asia Bats of Southeast Asia EDGE species Endemic fauna of the Western Ghats Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas