General News
Wind Turbine Blades Could Decimate North America’s Most Widespread Bat Species.
- Published on Friday, 24 February 2017
For Immediate Release: Wind turbine blades could decimate North America's most widespread bat species.
Seeking Answers in the Wind
- Published on Friday, 24 February 2017
Thousands of spinning wind turbine blades may be threatening the survival of the hoary bat - one of North America’s most widespread migratory bats. BCI and the wind industry are striving together to find the right path forward to protect and preserve bats from this threat.
Species Spotlight: Hoary Bat
- Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2017
With its distinct salt-and-pepper coloration and luscious glossy fur, the hoary bat may just be the George Clooney of the bat world.
A Story of Bats, Agaves, and People
- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Read how BCI research grantee Kristen Lear is working to investigate the potential for "bat-friendly" agave management by rural Mexican communities.
From the Field: Mapping a Food Web
- Published on Wednesday, 18 January 2017
What do bat feces have to do with El Niño? Hernani Fernandes Magalhães de Oliveira writes to us to explain his research. Turns out, it is more than you would think!
Getting up close with Grey-headed flying foxes
- Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2017
During her recent trip to her homeland of Australia, Micaela Jemison, BCI's Director of Communication and Public Outreach, was able to see a familiar sight - the grey-headed flying fox.
Messy Eater a Boon for Cactus Fruit
- Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2017
The pallid bat may be best known for munching on scorpions, but new research shows that this bat also enjoys cactus fruit and nectar.
Young Conservationists Tackle Big Issues
- Published on Tuesday, 20 December 2016
BCI has had the opportunity to work with many creative FIRST LEGO League teams who had chosen bats as the topic of their “Animal Allies” challenge. BCI is delighted to see so many young conservationists interested in finding solutions to the many issues bats face today.
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