Bats are divisive creatures; creepy cave dwellers to some and fascinating night fliers to others. But which camp will claim the latest batty news? Both impressively and perhaps disturbingly, new Science research shows Europe’s largest bat, the greater noctule, captures and eats birds midair. Learn more: https://scim.ag/3JyeoiR | Science

🦇Bat Appreciation Week continues! 🦇 Hell Hole Cave is the largest known hibernaculum for the Virginia Big-eared Bat, a federally endangered species that calls our region home. 💚 Every two years, scientists carefully enter the cave to count and monitor these bats—using clickers and photography to minimize disturbance. Alongside the Big-eared bats, several other rare species like the Indiana Bat, Little Brown Bat, and Tri-colored Bat also find refuge here. With the help of the Virginia Departme

No tricks here! Bats are vital to healthy ecosystems. 🦇🌙 Often misunderstood as spooky creatures of the night, bats are actually fang-tastic allies. Each one devours thousands of insects every night, keeping nature in balance. At Forillon National Park, seven bat species call the park home, most of them listed as species at risk. And they’re not alone - from coast to coast, bat populations are facing steep declines due to habitat loss and white-nose syndrome. Across the country and beyond, Par

Did you know that some bats can glow in the dark? 🦇 Every October, #bats become icons of mystery and folklore. They're silhouettes on the darkening sky, darting through the chill air. But this year, science has added a new layer of intrigue: some bats glow under #ultraviolet light! Researchers from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources said this month that 6 North American bat species emit a green #fluorescence when exposed to UV rays. It’s the 1st documen

This Bat Month, join Bat Conservation International for a fascinating webinar with Dr. Gerald Carter, one of the world’s leading experts on vampire bats. In The Social Lives of Vampire Bats, Dr. Carter will share surprising insights into the cooperative friendships, communication, and social bonds of these often-misunderstood animals. Far from the fearful myths that surround them, vampire bats offer a remarkable window into the evolution of social behavior. This free event is part of BCI’s Bat M

This Brazilian free-tailed bat was recently admitted to our von Arx Wildlife Hospital after being found unable to fly. 🦇 Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. There are now officially 1,500 species worldwide of bats, making it the 2nd largest group of mammals. Bats are essential to our environment as they help maintain pest control and pollination. | Conservancy of Southwest Florida