POV: You're a bat biologist out in the field. 🦇 Today, we are shouting out our bat biologists who venture deep below mountains — sometimes crawling on stomachs and squeezing through crevices — to best determine bat populations. Although caves and karsts can seem claustrophobic, the Service is lucky to employ and partner with biologists who see the wonder of these wild spaces. Their devotion is essential to bat conservation in the wake of white-nose syndrome. Video description: A caver crouches

Rush hour at the world's largest bat colony🦇🦇🦇 Millions of Mexican Free-tailed Bats emerge from Bracken Cave Preserve near San Antonio. Bats give birth in June, with pups starting to fly in early August. The colony consumes up to 140 tons of insects each night! Visitation is through Bat Conservation International | Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine

We’re redefining what’s possible for bat conservation with cutting-edge tools and bold strategies. Nearly 200 species are at risk, and we’re leading the charge to ensure their survival and protect our ecosystems. | Bat Conservation International

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