smlc_co on
October 30, 2024
It’s Bat Week🦇🦇 and SMLC is celebrating! According to the Bureau of Land Management, Bats are important to our environmental health and the US economy. Did you know bats help with pollination and cont...
parks.canada on
October 30, 2024
Bat-tention,🦇 everyone!
Don’t be spooked—bats are our nighttime allies, swooping in to gobble up pesky insects! But these winged wonders are facing serious challenges.
So, grab your flashlight and...
floridaplt on
October 30, 2024
As we continue our celebration of #BatWeek, here are some fun facts about these small but mighty creatures:
🦇 Bats have existed for more than 50 million years!
🦇 With over 1,450 species, bats make u...
forthebirdsofacadiana on
October 30, 2024
As Bat Week flutters to a close, don’t think for a second that our enthusiasm for these winged wonders is going to take a nosedive!
Here’s a little batty tidbit to keep the excitement alive:
Did you ...
negameandparks on
October 30, 2024
Ever wondered how researchers study bats? 🤔
Wonder no more! Check out this video to learn more about bat surveys in Nebraska.
🎥: nicksauvageau & joshcarlsonfilms
#NEgameandparks #OutdoorNebraska...
uscapitolchristmastree on
October 30, 2024
As #BatWeek wraps up, we’re shining a light on our very own “Spruce Wayne”—the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree! 🌲🦇 Just as bats are essential protectors of our forests, “Spruce Wayne” is set to bring the ...
merlinslittlelibrary on
October 30, 2024
The bats are taking over Merlin’s Little Library today as it’s #BatWeek week, which ties in nicely with Halloween.
So we’ve added into Merlin’s Little Library this awesome #Batman Graphic Novel
Bat W...
utahpubliclands on
October 30, 2024
#DYK Many bats use echolocation to navigate and find food in the dark. They emit high-frequency sounds that bounce off objects, helping them "see" in complete darkness.
🦇 📷 by Cameron McQuivey, BLM U...
capulinvolcanonps on
October 30, 2024
One of the common images associated with Halloween is the dark silhouette of bats darting across the sky. But how did bats become associated with Halloween? It may go all the way back to Celtic trad...