Recently, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources sent an email about bats in Virginia. We wanted to pass on this great information on these essential members of our Virginia ecosystem!

Protections Under the ESA Have Helped Virginia’s Bats Weather White-Nose Syndrome

While there’s not much that can currently be done to battle white-nose syndrome in Virginia’s bat populations, protections under the ESA have helped the bats persevere through the white-nose crisis. READ ON

DWR’s Bat Guide

Get to know the bats of Virginia in DWR’s Guide to the Bats of Virginia, a comprehensive look at the resident bat species of the commonwealth. LEARN MORE

Bats: The Myths and Truths

Do all bats have rabies? Will bats fly into your hair? You’ve got bat questions. We’ve got bat answers. READ ON

Learn More About Bats!

Few of nature’s animals are as misunderstood as bats. This article from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sets the record straight and highlights the importance of bats. Though often feared and loathed as sinister creatures of the night, bats are vital to the health of our environment and our economy. Here you’ll learn more about why bats are so essential, the threats they’re facing, how we’re conserving bats, and how you can help create a bat-friendly environment. LEARN MORE