Did you know the Urban Wildlife Institute is studying local Illinois bat populations? Illinois is home to 13 bat species, and our team is working to understand what habitats they prefer so that we can...
How well I’m going to sleep tonight after trick-or-treating...
Although #BatWeek is wrapping up, bats remain active in Yellowstone all year round! That’s right—even as the temperatures drop and the...
Happy BAT WEEK 2024!!
One final take away: More ways to keep helping bats 🦇🦇
Don’t use glue traps where you might inadvertently trap bats, birds, lizards or other victims. If you must use a fly strip...
🦇💀 Happy Halloween! 💀🦇
It may be the end of Bat Week, but we've got some 'humerus' jokes to keep your spirits up!
-What's a skeleton's favorite kind of pasta?
💀 Elbow macaroni!
-Why are skeletons...
It's Bat Week!
These amazing creatures have been around for millions of years, providing vital benefits to our planet. Here's why we should celebrate them!
** Superpowers:**
The only mammal capable ...
This isn't your typical roost spot! Though more solitary species like this Big Brown bat can show up in odd places, they are typically looking for loose tree bark or crevices to roost in. When those ...
Happy Halloween! Are you batty about bats like us? Luckily, ANHC loves educating about bat species in Arkansas year-round!
As we close out #BatWeek today, we are looking back on an exciting event we...
Today is the last day of #BatWeek! Did you know that Ohio's largest bat, the Hoary Bat, can weigh up to 35 grams and reach flight speeds of 25 mph? This migratory bat is known for its frosted fur and ...
Don’t let bats give you a fright! These critters can often sneak into attics, chimneys, and even under eaves, turning your home into their personal roost.
Having them indoors can lead to issues like ...