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greatsanddunesnps on October 26, 2024
Happy #BatWeek! Bats play many important roles in their ecosystems, from managing insect populations and preventing disease to dispersing the seeds of fruit they eat. But did you know many bats are al...
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carlsbadcavernsnps on October 26, 2024
Another bat at Carlsbad Caverns National Park is the Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus). They are one of the most widespread species of bats in America having been recorded in 49 states. They have thick fu...
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nunatukavutinuit on October 26, 2024
Did you know..? - Places where bats rest are called roosts. - Females will colonize together when having young, this is called a maternity roost. - Baby bats are called pups. - Winter roosts used to ...
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pleasantvalerie on October 26, 2024
For the love of bats—please turn off that fan! 🦇 As we kick off #BatWeek, AZGFD biologist and statewide bat specialist, Angie McIntire, wants to remind us about an issue primarily affecting bats in th...
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cwhcrcsf on October 26, 2024
Let’s play a game: two truths and a lie. Of the following three statements, two are true. See if you can pick out the lie. Tri-colored bat are known to roost in Old Man’s Beard lichen. The name ‘tri-...
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flatholmisland on October 26, 2024
It’s international #BatWeek so let’s go BATTY for Barry, our bachelor bat who lives in the Barracks. 🦇 A soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus), Barry was first identified by a bat expert during...
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nckri on October 26, 2024
As we celebrate #BatWeek, let’s take a moment to reflect and raise awareness about the threats facing bat populations: 🦇White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease that has affected millions of bats acros...
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batconservationireland on October 26, 2024
🦇31 Days of Bats🦇 Day 26: A year in the life of a bat An Irish bat typically becomes active in late spring and early summer. As the days and nights warm up, bats will forage for insects for progress...
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gwentwildlifetrust on October 26, 2024
🦇 Fying about and catching 3,000 insects a night is tiring but necessary work - our bats need large, healthy insect populations to survive. Follow our page for more Bat Facts this Bat Week. #Batweek...