Discover the Secret Lives of Bats

Millions of bats live in national parks. In fact, more than 45 unique species of bats live in national parks! They pollinate, eat insects, use echolocation, and fascinate visitors. Some migrate, and some hibernate. Each species is unique, except that they're all facing threats of some type in their environments.

A brown box with bat stencil on a pole
Help Bats

Bats face many threats, but there are many things you can do to help bats.

tri-colored bat with white-nose syndrome
White-nose Syndrome

This fungal disease is wiping out bat populations.

cluster of bats on a wall
Bativities

Have some fun learning about bats!

Lonnie Pilkington, Natural Resources Program Manager
Bats in Glen Canyon

This video in the Outside Science (inside parks) series is all about studying bats at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Last updated: January 29, 2024

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