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Fort Oelegem
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Location: Ranst, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
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July 21, 2021
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During World War II, the German Wehrmacht used the fort as a storage facility. After the liberation, it served the US Army as an anti-aircraft defense center against V1 rockets.
In 1947, the fort's military use finally ended, and it became private property.
Today, it is home to approximately 1,300 bats. On certain days and by appointment, you can visit it as part of a guided tour.
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•July 23, 2021
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About 1,300 bats have found their home in the fort. The most common species are the common/grey long-eared bat, the fringe-tailed bat, the basketted bat, the water bat, the common bat, the Brandt's bat/common bearded bat and the Bechstein's bat. The domain is a European Special Protection Area.
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Location: Ranst, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium