lakemetroparks on
October 27, 2024
Here’s another chance to ✨ meet a bat ✨ — a fun activity as part of our #BatWeek (Oct. 24–31) celebration where we share fun facts and species highlights with you! Today we’re shining the spotlight on...
annaweaver2010 on
October 27, 2024
Happy Bat Week! There are many ways we can help bats, and I’m here to share some info on how YOU can help!
Bats are often misunderstood: it’s important to share information you learn to dispel myths....
ctbeardsleyzoo on
October 27, 2024
👋 Goodbye, Wolf Week—and hello, Bat Week! 🦇✨ While we’ve been howling with our wolves, now it’s time to celebrate the amazing bats and their vital role in our ecosystem.
Bats are unsung heroes, respo...
mammothcavenps on
October 27, 2024
Things that make you go "Eek!" 😱
Spooky season is a great time to explore the often-misunderstood species that might send shivers down your spine, but also play a vital role in the ecosystem. Consi...
cwhcrcsf on
October 27, 2024
Two truths and a lie!
It is true that tri-colored bats roost in and among Old Man’s Beard lichen, as is commonly observed in Nova Scotia.
It is also true that these bats hibernate in culverts, bridge...
mnstateparksandtrails on
October 27, 2024
You picked the fattest tricolored bat, now it’s time to choose the chunkiest little brown bat of Mystery Cave in our inaugural Fat Bat Week! Swipe through the photos to look at today’s contenders, and...
nunatukavutinuit on
October 27, 2024
Want to learn more fun facts about the bats found in NunatuKavut?
Little Brown Bat, Myotis Lucifugus
- Weigh about 8 grams.
- Live to be about 8 years old.
- Can catch about 600 mosquitos/flies in an...
d4ytr1pp3r67 on
October 27, 2024
#BatFest is a fun and engaging way to bring great partners together with the public to celebrate bats, dispel misinformation, show how cute bats are, and learn ways to help them. It's always fun and i...