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Bat Conservation International
Conservation Programs
Austin, Texas 7,192 followers
Conserving the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet
About us
Bat Conservation International’s (BCI) mission is to conserve the world’s bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet. BCI is devoted to conservation, education, and research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve. BCI’s conservation efforts have resulted in permanent protection for a majority of North America's most important remaining bat caves, saved millions of bats from being accidentally buried during mine safety closures, and led to the establishment of the first national park in U.S. history to protect a tropical rain forest. BCI has sponsored research documenting the key roles of bats in major ecosystems, supported training for graduate students in 55 countries, and trained hundreds of wildlife managers from more than 20 countries in bat management and conflict avoidance techniques.
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http://batcon.org
External link for Bat Conservation International
- Industry
- Conservation Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- White-nose Syndrome, Global Programs, Imperiled Species, Bats & Wind Energy, Grants & Scholarships, Bats in Bridges, and Caves & Mines
Locations
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500 N Capital of TX Hwy., Bldg. 1
Austin, Texas 78746, US
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1012 14th St NW
905
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
Employees at Bat Conservation International
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Karen "Kay" Carney
Seasoned Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Media, Editorial, and Strategic Thought Partner
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Javier Folgar
President at TOA Waters and Director of Communications at Bat Conservation International
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Jack (John) Purson
Defense R & D Associate
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Michael Whitby
Conservation Biologist | Data Analyst
Updates
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Night Lights and Bat Flights Has artificial light at night increased in recent years? Are some bat species affected more than others? Is there anything we can do to help our batty friends? Amanda Adams, PhD, Director of Research Coordination, has the answers to all these questions and more in our upcoming Bat Chat! This webinar will be recorded and available for viewing on the BCI YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gt-Q_Ht3
Night Lights and Bat Flights
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It's baby bat season and we're cheering on these adorable lil pups. What makes bat pups so special? Find out in our latest blog (and enjoy some adorable pictures sure to brighten your mood!) https://lnkd.in/gbqAY8vi
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As Hurricane Beryl reaches Jamaica, we hope for the safety and well-being of the affected communities and our partners in the area, including: National Environment and Planning Agency, Jamaican Caves Organization, the Polly Ground Community, and the Institute of Jamaica.
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Can you guess the longest ever recorded lifespan of a bat? We'll give you a hint...he bought a red sports car. Okay, we're kidding, but 41 years is no joke! That's a lot of life to live for a bat smaller than two inches. But Brandt's myotis isn't the only long-lived bat species. Chiroptera are the exception to the animal lifespan rules. https://lnkd.in/gV869H6k
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From tracking the effects of white-nose syndrome to finding lost species (like the Hill's horseshoe bat) discover how we use bioacoustics to monitor bat populations. https://lnkd.in/gFn3jJjA
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Heat vision, color vision, night vision. Discover the rods and cones of bat eyesight in our latest blog. Believe it or not, some bats can probably see better than you! #ScienceBlog #Bats #BatConservation
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Your friendly reminder that pollination is different than reforestation, but both aid in the reproduction of plants (and both are important ecosystem services provided by bats!) #PollinatorWeek #BatsArePollinators
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Bats 😋 Agaves. The pollinator-pollinatee relationship that keeps our margarita glasses full is delicate. Extensive land-use changes, livestock grazing, drought, and other pressures are threatening agaves and the ecosystems that depend on them. BCI's Agave Restoration Initiative is a binational collaboration of diverse partners working to save bats, restore agave corridors, and support communities in sustainable agricultural and business practices. Discover more at batcon.org/agave. #PollinatorWeek
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We're #hiring a Restoration Technician in Tucson, Arizona! Learn more and apply at batcon.org/careers #GreenJobs #ConservationCareers
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