The remarkable evidence of long-term continuous use of these caves by bats illustrates the importance of protection and conservation to provide habitat for them. The caves also provide an ...

The good: The cave was perfect habitat for the more than 4,000 bats that filled it each winter. The bad: If it wasn’t ...

It hosts tens of thousands of native animal and plant species, which reside in more than 800 habitat types ... the largest colony of bats in the world, with the Bracken Cave Preserve containing ...

The Ozark big-eared bat once lived in caves in Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. However, they have apparently abandoned their Missouri habitat due to human encroachment and cave disturbance.

This fact sheet attempts to dispel the fears and answer some of the questions most often asked of the National Museum of Natural History by presenting some general facts about ... Some bats prefer to ...

While some bat species have seen up to a 99% population decline, Rafinesque's big-eared bat has shown a strong resistance to ...

Bat Conservation International works worldwide to conserve caves, restore critical habitats in danger, and ensure the survival of the world’s bat species. For more information, visit batcon.org.

We’ve called for stricter rules on cave recreation on public lands and intervened in habitat-harming projects like strip mining, oil and gas drilling and pipeline construction that would further ...

and diminished cave dwelling bat populations across much of North America. Developing and implementing habitat management strategies that reduce white-nose syndrome and increase survival of bats ...

Big brown bats frequently reside in attics, walls, and basements of buildings, in hollow trees, caves, and mines. Throughout most of its range, this species is relatively common. However, there are ...