When is bats day 2017

In line for the Haunted Mansion. Amber Rhines or Tempe, Ariz. Rachel Greenberg of Orlando, Fla. Rocio Garcia of Monrovia. This goose decided to go goth. Lee Presson of San Francisco. So now you know, bats have an important role to play and we should be grateful for their presence. German naturalist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz is the first to document the largest bat in the world, the giant golden-crowned flying fox.

The oldest confirmed species of bat, Onychonycteris, is believed to have lived in the Eocene period. It is important because we can learn all about the roles bats play within ecosystems and begin to protect and care for them. More than 40 species of bats live in the United States. Read about them or watch a nature documentary. Whatever your preferred medium, dedicate some time to exploring the role bats play within our complex ecosystem.

Donate either time or money to the cause. Maybe watch with a friend and occasionally pause the movie to read out some bat-related trivia. Bats face a diverse array of threats. Human hunting, deforestation, destruction of their habitats, and much more, putting many of these unique species on the brink of extinction. It is important to know how to conserve these wonderful creatures. While many see bats as blood-sucking, disease-ridden pests, the truth of the matter is that bats play an important role within the ecosystem, especially with pollination and the reduction of harmful insects.

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To enter the competition all you have to do is create something original and inspiring that represents how you have celebrated bats. Your entry could be a drawing or painting of a bat you saw whilst on a bat walk, a photo of bat shaped cookies you baked, or a poem or short story inspired by your activities. The competition is open to all, and to accommodate all ages we will be splitting entries into two categories, 16 and under and over We will choose one winner from each category - so make sure you include your name and age when you send us your entry and if you are under 16 please also include your guardian's details.

We will also share winning entries and maybe others too with bat enthusiasts. Send your entries by email to comms bats. The deadline for the competition is 31 st August! To find out more about International Bat Night, the Creative Competition and what you can do to get involved don't forget to have a look at our International Bat Night pack! A focus on helping bats for COP Licensing digital service improvement - project update. National Bat Helpline More information.