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A Soaring Success
The Lesser Long-nosed Bat is Delisted
After decades of cooperative work between scientists and conservationists in both Mexico and in the U.S, the lesser long-nosed bat has been removed from the U.S endangered species list. It is the first bat ever to be removed from the list due to recovery.
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Attracting Bats to Your Yard
Want to get your yard ready for your friendly neighborhood bats?
Whether it’s to benefit from their pollination services and pest control, or to simply enjoy their nightly displays of aerial acrobatics, consider these three tips for attracting bats to your backyard.
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Bat Houses
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Installing a bat house is a great way to get involved in bat conservation. Bat species worldwide are experiencing habitat loss, and building an artificial roost can give our bat friends a safe and comfortable place to live. -
Experience a 'Batnado' in 360°
Immerse yourself in the world-famous Batnado of Bracken Cave. During the warm summer months, over 15-million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) emerge nightly to feast on 140 tons of insects - including many damaging crop pests.
Witness this natural phenomena in stunning 360!
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A Historic Moment: The Lesser Long-nosed Bat Is Delisted
Scientists and conservation groups in both Mexico and the U.S. have worked together over the years towards recovering the lesser long-nosed bat. ... Read MoreFungus Causing White-nose Syndrome Spreads into Central Texas
The fungus that causes White-nose Syndrome (WNS) in bats, detected for the first time in Texas in early 2017 in the Panhandle, has now spread into Central... Read MoreBats with White-nose Syndrome Detected in Kansas
White-nose Syndrome has been confirmed in Kansas, making it the 32nd state to confirm the presence of the disease. ... Read MoreBCI is Seeking a Full Time Controller
BCI is seeking a Controller to join our finance team. This is a full time position in Austin, Texas, based elsewhere is a... Read MoreVideo Carousel
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