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Wednesday, August 27, 2008  


Did You Know...
... a colony of 150 big brown bats can protect local farmers from up to 33 million or more rootworms each summer.



and welcome to the amazing world of bats! BCI's mission is to teach people the value of bats, to protect and conserve critical bat habitats, and to advance scientific knowledge through research. All this while using a win-win beneficial solution that will benefit both bats and people. We invite you to explore our comprehensive website and learn more about these unique animals and why we need to protect them.
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Help Us Discover What’s Killing America’s Bats

North American bats face a potentially devastating threat that scientists do not yet understand. White-nose Syndrome, reported among hibernating bats in New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and possibly Pennsylvania, has killed up to 90 percent of affected populations at some sites, and whole species may be at risk. The cause is unknown.

To speed targeted research on this crucial problem, Bat Conservation International has established the White-nose Syndrome Emergency Response Fund. The fund will award seed grants of $2,000 to $5,000 so researchers can initiate research while larger grant applications are being considered or processed....more



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