As natural roosts like old trees and weathered buildings disappear, bat boxes play a vital role in helping bat populations thrive. These artificial roosts provide shelter for bats to rest, breed, and raise their young, offering safe, stable conditions away from predators and harsh weather. Each installation adds to a network of habitats that support bat conservation and help us better understand where different species choose to live. | The Bat Co. Lab

Happy #BatWeek! Check out this footage taken this past summer of bats exiting Weaver Cave in both June 2025 and August 2025. This footage was taken using a special thermal camera that detects bats based on the heat their bodies emit. Notice the camera captured far fewer bats exiting in June 20205 than in August 2025. Why would this be? Weaver Cave is a gray bat maternity cave, meaning female bats come to the cave to have their babies sometime between early May and late June. This increase in bat

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