Ben Paris
@nzbatman.bsky.social
#Conservation #scicomm, passionate about #nzbats. Opinions my own. Repost/follows not endorsements. ❤️ #batspotting 🦇 #teampekapeka 🌳 #nzdotterel 🐥 #pestfreeAKL 🐀
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Ben Paris
@nzbatman.bsky.social
· Jan 5
Study underway to learn if bats can be used as 'agricultural tool'
Researchers are studying whether the critically threatened pekapeka-tou-roa / long-tailed bat can be used as pest control on rural properties.
www.1news.co.nz
🦇 It's not clear how many long-tailed bats are left, but when dusk falls, rural properties near Waiuku, on Auckland's southern border, become a pekapeka-tou-roa hotspot.
Read more at 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/05/s...
#nzbats #bats #aklbiodiversity #pestfreeakl 🦇
Read more at 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/05/s...
#nzbats #bats #aklbiodiversity #pestfreeakl 🦇
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This sweet western red bat female got dislodged from her home after a storm but will be going back out into the wild again shortly. 🦇
#bats #arizona #wildanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife
#bats #arizona #wildanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This sweet western red bat female got dislodged from her home after a storm but will be going back out into the wild again shortly. 🦇
#bats #arizona #wildanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife
#bats #arizona #wildanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife
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And in case you didn’t catch it, the next AOC will be held in Auckland, NZ in February 2027! Looking forward to returning to Aotearoa and catching up with that Kōkako!
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
And in case you didn’t catch it, the next AOC will be held in Auckland, NZ in February 2027! Looking forward to returning to Aotearoa and catching up with that Kōkako!
Reposted by Ben Paris
Sian Crowley accepting her Ecology in Action award @newzealandecology.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Sian Crowley accepting her Ecology in Action award @newzealandecology.bsky.social
Brendan Dunphy kicks off the #Auckland @newzealandecology.bsky.social mini conference with an eye-opening talk on what studying seabirds are telling us about our marine and terrestrial ecosystems both locally and globally #nzes2025
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Brendan Dunphy kicks off the #Auckland @newzealandecology.bsky.social mini conference with an eye-opening talk on what studying seabirds are telling us about our marine and terrestrial ecosystems both locally and globally #nzes2025
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🦇Male bats in Alberta aren’t belting out love songs - but some species do produce complex ultrasonic calls that might be part of their mating strategy.
Bat dating is all about performance: up to 40 kHz of “check out my skills.” (see comments for audio!)
Bat dating is all about performance: up to 40 kHz of “check out my skills.” (see comments for audio!)
November 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🦇Male bats in Alberta aren’t belting out love songs - but some species do produce complex ultrasonic calls that might be part of their mating strategy.
Bat dating is all about performance: up to 40 kHz of “check out my skills.” (see comments for audio!)
Bat dating is all about performance: up to 40 kHz of “check out my skills.” (see comments for audio!)
Supporting Finding Franklin Bats last night with the Wild Heroes film crew helping make these pekapeka TV stars 🌟 🦇
#nzbats #community #conservation #aklbiodiversity #pekapeka #biodiversity #pestfreeakl #wildheroes
#nzbats #community #conservation #aklbiodiversity #pekapeka #biodiversity #pestfreeakl #wildheroes
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Supporting Finding Franklin Bats last night with the Wild Heroes film crew helping make these pekapeka TV stars 🌟 🦇
#nzbats #community #conservation #aklbiodiversity #pekapeka #biodiversity #pestfreeakl #wildheroes
#nzbats #community #conservation #aklbiodiversity #pekapeka #biodiversity #pestfreeakl #wildheroes
Incredible story by @kiwifarah.bsky.social on a man’s mission to control feral cats in Fiordland
“He knows his idea won’t eradicate feral cats completely but each cat removed is another hungry predator gone.”
www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/i...
“He knows his idea won’t eradicate feral cats completely but each cat removed is another hungry predator gone.”
www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/i...
They're 'killing machines', wiping out native species. So why is it so hard to fight back against feral cats?
Feral: How millions of feral cats are creating a 'bloodbath' across our native heartland.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Incredible story by @kiwifarah.bsky.social on a man’s mission to control feral cats in Fiordland
“He knows his idea won’t eradicate feral cats completely but each cat removed is another hungry predator gone.”
www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/i...
“He knows his idea won’t eradicate feral cats completely but each cat removed is another hungry predator gone.”
www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/i...
Had an amazing time at the Regional Auckland Predator Free Hui today! The speakers were incredibly inspiring. But, the highlight of these gatherings is always the opportunity to connect with passionate individuals face-to-face
#PredatorFree #Auckland #pestfreeAKL #Community #Conservation #Networking
#PredatorFree #Auckland #pestfreeAKL #Community #Conservation #Networking
November 2, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Had an amazing time at the Regional Auckland Predator Free Hui today! The speakers were incredibly inspiring. But, the highlight of these gatherings is always the opportunity to connect with passionate individuals face-to-face
#PredatorFree #Auckland #pestfreeAKL #Community #Conservation #Networking
#PredatorFree #Auckland #pestfreeAKL #Community #Conservation #Networking
Imogen from Auckland Council speaks on the challenges of managing all pests in a growing largest city #predatorfreehui @predatorfreenz.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Imogen from Auckland Council speaks on the challenges of managing all pests in a growing largest city #predatorfreehui @predatorfreenz.bsky.social
Jessi for @predatorfreenz.bsky.social speaking at the #predatorfreehui about a culture shift and collaboration benefiting all of us 🐀
November 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Jessi for @predatorfreenz.bsky.social speaking at the #predatorfreehui about a culture shift and collaboration benefiting all of us 🐀
Definitely going to use this on my house 🦇🦇
October 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Definitely going to use this on my house 🦇🦇
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Do bats hold the keys to long life? And maximizing "health spans"? An interesting dive into bat physiological studies and a discussion of what we might learn from long-lived animals like bats.🦇
youtu.be/8HSpJbWqfBs?...
youtu.be/8HSpJbWqfBs?...
Do bats hold the secret to human longevity?
YouTube video by RAZOR Science Show
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Do bats hold the keys to long life? And maximizing "health spans"? An interesting dive into bat physiological studies and a discussion of what we might learn from long-lived animals like bats.🦇
youtu.be/8HSpJbWqfBs?...
youtu.be/8HSpJbWqfBs?...
The town with no hedgehogs #predatorfreenz thespinoff.co.nz/science/21-1...
The town with no hedgehogs
In a country where hedgehogs have spread to almost every habitat, none live in this small South Island town. Here's why that's such a big deal.
thespinoff.co.nz
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The town with no hedgehogs #predatorfreenz thespinoff.co.nz/science/21-1...
The Environmental Services team are looking for Biosecurity Ambassadors to help safeguard our kauri forests 🌳 and marine spaces 🌊
Apply now:
🔗 Team Coordinator: lnkd.in/gVqhyMc4
🔗 Biosecurity Ambassador: lnkd.in/gyszryGs
🔗 Marine Biosecurity Role: lnkd.in/gfHZdERM
#Auckland #jobs #pestfreeAKL
Apply now:
🔗 Team Coordinator: lnkd.in/gVqhyMc4
🔗 Biosecurity Ambassador: lnkd.in/gyszryGs
🔗 Marine Biosecurity Role: lnkd.in/gfHZdERM
#Auckland #jobs #pestfreeAKL
October 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Environmental Services team are looking for Biosecurity Ambassadors to help safeguard our kauri forests 🌳 and marine spaces 🌊
Apply now:
🔗 Team Coordinator: lnkd.in/gVqhyMc4
🔗 Biosecurity Ambassador: lnkd.in/gyszryGs
🔗 Marine Biosecurity Role: lnkd.in/gfHZdERM
#Auckland #jobs #pestfreeAKL
Apply now:
🔗 Team Coordinator: lnkd.in/gVqhyMc4
🔗 Biosecurity Ambassador: lnkd.in/gyszryGs
🔗 Marine Biosecurity Role: lnkd.in/gfHZdERM
#Auckland #jobs #pestfreeAKL
“It’s not about trees versus houses,” she says. “We also have huge areas like sports fields that could do with a lot more trees around the edges. Every bit of canopy helps.” @ecostanley.bsky.social #aklbiodiversity newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/17/f...
Five reasons urban trees make sense
Comment: The trees lining our streets and parks are quietly delivering a host of benefits – from cooling and cleaning the air to improving our health and wellbeing.
newsroom.co.nz
October 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“It’s not about trees versus houses,” she says. “We also have huge areas like sports fields that could do with a lot more trees around the edges. Every bit of canopy helps.” @ecostanley.bsky.social #aklbiodiversity newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/17/f...
🦇Halloween Special Bat Walk 🦇
📅 Date: Friday 31st October 2025 @ 7:20pm
🗺️ Location: (Details and directions will be sent to registered attendees)
🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/pekapeka-w...
Spaces are limited, but don’t worry if you miss out, more Bat Walks are coming over the next few months.
📅 Date: Friday 31st October 2025 @ 7:20pm
🗺️ Location: (Details and directions will be sent to registered attendees)
🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/pekapeka-w...
Spaces are limited, but don’t worry if you miss out, more Bat Walks are coming over the next few months.
October 15, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🦇Halloween Special Bat Walk 🦇
📅 Date: Friday 31st October 2025 @ 7:20pm
🗺️ Location: (Details and directions will be sent to registered attendees)
🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/pekapeka-w...
Spaces are limited, but don’t worry if you miss out, more Bat Walks are coming over the next few months.
📅 Date: Friday 31st October 2025 @ 7:20pm
🗺️ Location: (Details and directions will be sent to registered attendees)
🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/pekapeka-w...
Spaces are limited, but don’t worry if you miss out, more Bat Walks are coming over the next few months.
Reposted by Ben Paris
Running a little late but here I am back with #FatBatWeek extended.
This little lad is one of my favourite species – the NZ short-tailed bat, pollinator of the flower of Hades with frybread and a offbrand L&P.
@nzbatman.bsky.social @forestandbird.bsky.social @batcon.org
This little lad is one of my favourite species – the NZ short-tailed bat, pollinator of the flower of Hades with frybread and a offbrand L&P.
@nzbatman.bsky.social @forestandbird.bsky.social @batcon.org
October 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Running a little late but here I am back with #FatBatWeek extended.
This little lad is one of my favourite species – the NZ short-tailed bat, pollinator of the flower of Hades with frybread and a offbrand L&P.
@nzbatman.bsky.social @forestandbird.bsky.social @batcon.org
This little lad is one of my favourite species – the NZ short-tailed bat, pollinator of the flower of Hades with frybread and a offbrand L&P.
@nzbatman.bsky.social @forestandbird.bsky.social @batcon.org
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🦇 Celebrate #BatAppreciationMonth with #WillEskridge @donutbat.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/bBaqM...
youtube.com/shorts/bBaqM...
Day 3: the little long fingered bat #art #weirdart #bats #drawing
YouTube video by Will Eskridge
youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Today a social media memory popped up, reminding me that fifteen years ago, I started my bat journey in Hamilton, co-founding Project Echo to help people discover the amazing world of our native bats. We ran some bat walks at the Waikato Museum that surprisingly completely sold out... 🦇
September 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Today a social media memory popped up, reminding me that fifteen years ago, I started my bat journey in Hamilton, co-founding Project Echo to help people discover the amazing world of our native bats. We ran some bat walks at the Waikato Museum that surprisingly completely sold out... 🦇
Colouring wharenui for #māorlanguageweek at Bunnings New Lynn
September 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Colouring wharenui for #māorlanguageweek at Bunnings New Lynn
It was great to meet Clare Cudmore-Neame and Catherine Budai in real life for the launch of Matt the Bat and the Bird of the Year at Remuera Library this morning to celebrate their book inspired by the true story of Forest & Bird’s #BirdOfTheYear 🦇
September 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It was great to meet Clare Cudmore-Neame and Catherine Budai in real life for the launch of Matt the Bat and the Bird of the Year at Remuera Library this morning to celebrate their book inspired by the true story of Forest & Bird’s #BirdOfTheYear 🦇
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Read our latest blog post by @laura-paltrinieri.bsky.social, whose research reveals how temperature and rainfall affect the body size of European bats. 🦇
Laura offers insights into their resilience, vulnerability, and what it means for conservation in a warming world. 🌍
bit.ly/3GsQunp
Laura offers insights into their resilience, vulnerability, and what it means for conservation in a warming world. 🌍
bit.ly/3GsQunp
How is bat size affected by climate?
Author: Laura Paltrinieri, National Museum of Natural Sciences, Madrid Global environmental change is one of the greatest challenges facing biodiversity. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patt…
besclimatechange.wordpress.com
July 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Read our latest blog post by @laura-paltrinieri.bsky.social, whose research reveals how temperature and rainfall affect the body size of European bats. 🦇
Laura offers insights into their resilience, vulnerability, and what it means for conservation in a warming world. 🌍
bit.ly/3GsQunp
Laura offers insights into their resilience, vulnerability, and what it means for conservation in a warming world. 🌍
bit.ly/3GsQunp
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It’s not quite national telly but Ben also came onto HANZ to speak about pekapeka, probably my personal favoured BOTY episode! Give it a listen if you haven’t already! historyaotearoa.com/2021/10/23/7...
September 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It’s not quite national telly but Ben also came onto HANZ to speak about pekapeka, probably my personal favoured BOTY episode! Give it a listen if you haven’t already! historyaotearoa.com/2021/10/23/7...