Welcome
Explore this site to learn about Connecticut's representatives of the world's only flying mammals, the services they provide, the threats they face, and what you can do to aid in their conservation.
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Bat Quick Facts
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Flight
Bats are the only group of mammals that exhibit the capability for true flight.
Pollination
Many plants rely on bat species for pollination.
Threats
Bats are primarily threatened by disease, habitat loss, hunting, and climate change.
Pest Control
Many bat species feed on insects that are considered pests by humans.
Conservation Efforts
Bat houses are a great way to provide artificial roosting habitat for bat species impacted by habitat loss.
Connecticut Species
Connecticut is home to nine species of bats, all listed in Connecticut's Wildlife Action Plan as Species of Greatest Conservation Need (GCN).
Page References
Bat Conservation International. (2021, February 17). Bats 101. https://www.batcon.org/about-bats/bats-101/
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CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. (2016). Bats. CT.Gov - Connecticut’s Official State Website. https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Fact-Sheets/Bats
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Defenders of Wildlife. (2021, March 2). Bats. https://defenders.org/wildlife/bats
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U.S. Department of the Interior. (2019, October 28). 13 Awesome Facts About Bats. https://www.doi.gov/blog/13-facts-about-bats
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U.S. Forest Service. (2021). Bat Pollination. https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/animals/bats.shtml