Today is International Bat Night, so people have the opportunity to gather together to celebrate these fascinating flying mammals and join the ranks of saving them.
International Bat Night commemorate For the last full August weekend since 1997, this year’s event is scheduled to take place from August 28th to 29th. On this day, people from different countries carried out various special activities to celebrate bats and learn more about them.Some institutions and organizations hold bat walks and talks at dusk, while others catch There are activities even during the day.
this Purpose It is to celebrate these creatures and provide people with opportunities to participate in conservation.
The meaning of International Bat Night
So far, there have been 109 species of bats Considered Fragile, while 83 is on the verge of extinction. It is said that 21 species are critically endangered or are facing “endangered danger”, and another 242 species are considered “insufficient data”, which indicates that protection needs to be paid attention to.
The threats they face include habitat destruction, persecution, white nose syndrome, climate change, and even the spread of harmful myths. Some people don’t realize that bats are actually vital to the world’s ecosystems. Some of their important contributions include pollinating plants, spreading seeds and food pests.
“If there is no concerted international action, their numbers will continue to decline, leading to the extinction of many species,” Bat Conservation International said.
To commemorate this day, join the cause to celebrate bats and help protect them. Here are some ways people can contribute to International Bat Night. (polite: Bat Conservation Trust And the day of the year (DOTY))
- participate– One can look up some local bat groups to see if they have planned activities for this occasion. For example, people can go to an exhibition or have a chance to hear the sound of bats while walking.
- To see the bats Whether in the backyard or in the park, an easy way to celebrate International Bat Night is to gather some friends or family members and pay attention to the bats flying overhead.
- Do a little research- Bats are fascinating creatures-why not study and learn some Interesting fact And spread information to educate others about them?
- Make your garden bat friendly- As bat habitat becomes scarcer, one way people can help them is to make their gardens more suitable for bats. They can do this in simple ways, such as reducing artificial light and keeping the cat indoors at night.
- donate- Whether people donate money to local bat groups or volunteer, just provide a little something you have, and these fascinating mammals can continue to fly for years to come.
Photo: AFP/Guillaume Suvant
