The Future Needs All Of Us
Join the cause to end bat extinctions worldwide.
Varsha Rai
We have the power
At Bat Conservation International, we’re fiercely passionate, expert conservationists and scientists who are leading the charge to ensure the worldwide survival of these extraordinary mammals.
Bat conservation has never been more critical as COVID-19 impacts the lives of people worldwide. Yet nearly 200 species are threatened with extinction.
The future needs all of us, now more than ever. Learn how bat conservation can help prevent the next global pandemic.
Our mission is simple — to end bat extinctions worldwide.
The Facts
We won’t stop as long as bats are threatened.
- 39
- Years in operation with a global mission for bat conservation
Stanimira Deleva
The Facts
We won’t stop as long as bats are threatened.
- 97
- Countries with BCI supporters
Jonathan Alonzo
The Facts
We won’t stop as long as bats are threatened.
- 1400+
- Known bat species and counting
The Facts
We won’t stop as long as bats are threatened.
- 20M+
- Bats protected annually
Jacques de Speville
The Facts
We won’t stop as long as bats are threatened.
- $23B
- and more, in agricultural and human health savings for the planet every year
Pressing Needs
Bats face mounting threats every day. We’re on the ground globally, conducting leading-edge conservation to safeguard these important animals. Your support ensures that we can be where bats need us most.
Highlights
- 39 years of saving bats
- Charity Watch Top-Rated
- Great Nonprofits 2020 Top-Rated
CRUCIAL NEED
Join The Roost
Monthly givers are the lifeline for lasting, sustained conservation efforts. Bat conservation doesn’t happen in a day, but with your ongoing support, we can achieve long-term solutions to the challenges facing bats around the world.
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Prevent Extinctions Worldwide
More than 500 terrestrial vertebrates are on the brink of extinction at a faster rate than ever before. One in five of the mammals on that list are bats! Join us to save bats at risk of disappearing forever.
DonateCritical Need
Reduce Bat Fatalities from Wind Turbines
Bat fatalities from collisions with wind energy turbines are one of the leading causes of observed mortality of bats globally. Your support helps promote innovative solutions.
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We won’t back down.
Scientists Discover New “Spectacular” Bat from West Africa
A group of scientists led by the American Museum of Natural History and Bat Conservation International have discovered a new species of a striking orange and black bat in a mountain range in West Africa.
MoreScholars Expand Research Capabilities for Global Bat Conservation
Bat Conservation International announced today the selection of its 2021 Student Scholars, recognizing 14 emerging scholars for their potential to significantly contribute to global bat conservation priorities.
MoreBeyond 2020: Five Reflections for Bat Conservation and a Better World
As we head into 2021, our instincts are to leave 2020 behind us as quickly as possible. It was undoubtedly a difficult year, but the New Year provides an opportunity to take stock and reflect on the good and what we learned along the way.
MoreTop six milestones for bat conservation in 2020
We are happy to share the top six ways we were able to show up for and even celebrate our bat friends in need this year.
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Protecting Bats Globally
Select a region to learn about our initiatives
Fiji
Fijian Free-Tailed bat
Protect the last known maternity roost for the Fijian free-tailed bat
MoreJamaica
Jamaican Flower bat and Jamaican Greater Funnel-eared bat
Protect two critically endangered bats in Jamaica.
MoreMexico and the United States
Mexican long-nosed bat and the Lesser long-nosed bat.
Restoring agave for nectar-feeding bats.
MoreNorth America
Wind Energy
Reduce bat fatalities at wind energy facilities to protect vulnerable species
MoreNorth America
North American Bat Monitoring Program
Leverage data and collaborate with partners to improve bat conservation across North America
MoreNorth America
White-nose Syndrome
Develop and implement strategies to help bats survive White-nose Syndrome
MoreUnited States
Bracken Cave Preserve
Protect America’s most economically valuable bat at Bracken Cave Preserve
MoreUnited States
Conservation of Public Lands
Implement bat conservation on 258 million acres managed by the US Government
MoreUnited States
Florida Bonneted bat
Conserve America’s rarest bat and its globally imperiled ecosystem
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