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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · 4h

DONT FORGET! The Year of the Bat logo contest goes through the end of October! Follow the link to submit your design 🦇

yearofthebats.org#LOGO

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Bat Conservation International 🦇 @batcon.org · 13d

This is 𝘙𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘰. She just needs a quick snack of a few thousand insects, and then she'll be ready to go. Thanks for your patience 💛

🦇 Thomas's yellow bat
📸 Jennifer Barros

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · 12d

🦇 NEXT WEEK! 🦇

Dont forget to register FOR FREE!

www.gbatnet.org/events/my-fi...

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · 16d

🦇 SAVE THE DATE! 🦇

We are excited to announce our next speaker, bat researcher and talented photographer Dr. José Martínez-Fonseca! Come join for his talk “Bats in Focus: Wildlife Through Research and Photography! The talk will be available FREE via Zoom on 01 October 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time.

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · 16d

REGISTER FOR FREE!

www.gbatnet.org/events/my-fi...

Events for September 2025 – GBatNet

www.gbatnet.org

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · 16d

🦇 SAVE THE DATE! 🦇

We are excited to announce our next speaker, bat researcher and talented photographer Dr. José Martínez-Fonseca! Come join for his talk “Bats in Focus: Wildlife Through Research and Photography! The talk will be available FREE via Zoom on 01 October 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time.

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · 20d

Just because it is over a year away, doesn't mean we cant be EXCITED! And paired with the announcement that there are now *1500* different species of bats, we have every reason to be excited!

SAVE THE DATE! 2027 is the International Year of the Bats!

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Sep 1

2027 is going to be THE YEAR OF THE BATS!

A global celebration of the world’s only flying mammals and the vital roles they play in our ecosystems.

ENTER NOW!
www.yearofthebats.org

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Aug 27

🦇 SAVE THE DATE! 🦇

Come join PhD Student Cheyenne Graham for her talk “Love across species lines: A crash course in hybridization”. The talk will be available FREE via Zoom on 03 September 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time. RSVP FOR FREE!
tinyurl.com/2xkeffdw

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Aug 8

We are excited for the Year of the Bat 2027 LOGO COMPETITION!

All the information can be found here-
www.yearofthebats.org

International Bat Research Conference 2025 @ibrc2025.bsky.social · Aug 7

Amanda raised during her presentation that GBatNet are running a logo competition for the “International Bat Of The Year”.
All the information can be found here-
www.yearofthebats.org
#ibrc2025

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Aug 8

One of the founding researchers of GBatNet, Dr. Tigga Kingston, was the plenary speaker at the International Bat Research Congress meeting!

International Bat Research Conference 2025 @ibrc2025.bsky.social · Aug 8

🦇Friday plenary speaker: Tigga Kingston
#ibrc2025

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Jul 3

This was a great week for GBatNet Student Representatives at the annual American Society of Mammalogists meeting! Two GBatNet student reps were elected to the Board of Directors, and two others were honored with scholarship!

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Jun 23

🦇SAVE THE DATE!🦇

Come join Dr. Gerald Carter, Associate Professor at Princeton University. The talk will be available FREE via Zoom on 02 July 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time, and available on YouTube.

REGISTER FOR FREE!
tinyurl.com/46vwct8a

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · May 27

NEXT WEEK!

Join GBatNet representative Andrea Bernal Rivera for this months talk “Buffet for bats: A feast of dietary diversity”! The talk will be available FREE via Zoom on 04 June 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time, and available for afterwards on the GBatNet YouTube channel.

REGISTER FOR FREE!

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · May 5

THIS WEEK!

Join Dr. Reed Crawford for his talk “A global review of bat box research”! The talk will be available FREE via Zoom on 07 May 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time, and made available for viewing afterwards on the GBatNet YouTube channel.

REGISTER FOR FREE!

www.gbatnet.org/events/my-fi...

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Apr 28

🦇SAVE THE DATE!🦇

Join Dr. Reed Crawford for his talk “A global review of bat box research”! The talk will be available FREE via Zoom on 07 May 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time, and made available for viewing afterwards on the GBatNet YouTube channel.

REGISTER FOR FREE!
www.gbatnet.org/.../my-field...

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Apr 17

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Apr 7

THIS WEEK! Dont forget to register for FREE!

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Mar 31

🦇SAVE THE DATE!🦇

Come join PhD Candidate, Connor Burgin, for his talk titled “Why and how are museums are used in bat research?” The talk will be on 09 April 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time, and will be made available after on YouTube.

REGISTER FOR FREE!

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Mar 31

Congrats to this years @batcon.org Student Scholars, including GBatNet student representatives Chiara Scaramella and Palamanga Parfait Thiombiano!

Student Scholars - Bat Conservation International

Grow global capacity for bat conservation with scholarships and support for students

www.batcon.org

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Mar 31

🦇SAVE THE DATE!🦇

Come join PhD Candidate, Connor Burgin, for his talk titled “Why and how are museums are used in bat research?” The talk will be on 09 April 2025 at 9 AM Eastern US Time, and will be made available after on YouTube.

REGISTER FOR FREE!

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Bat Conservation International 🦇 @batcon.org · Mar 20

Happy #WorldFrogDay!
🦇 fringe-lipped bat
📷 Christian Ziegler/ Minden Pictures

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · Mar 20

This is a pivotal moment for bat conservation, and we need your help. URGENT: Planning bill threatens bat conservation – ACT NOW www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/03...

URGENT: Planning bill threatens bat conservation – ACT NOW - News - Bat Conservation Trust

We are reaching out to you at a critical moment for bat conservation in England

www.bats.org.uk

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Mar 6

Did you miss our webinar today? Not a problem! Go check it out on out YouTube channel. 🦇

youtu.be/p9tCVv0UPu8

My Field for Dummies – Biogeography and Bats

YouTube video by GBatNet

youtu.be

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Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Mar 1

The next “My Field for Dummies” is next week! Register for FREE!

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Feb 25

🦇SAVE THE DATE! 🦇

Come join GBatNet Student Rep Pedro Monico, PhD candidate at Rutgers University for his presentation on how we use biogeography to study bats. The talk will be via Zoom on 05 March 2025, 9 AM USET, and on the YouTube channel after.

FREE TO REGISTER!

tinyurl.com/3umv4f48

Global Union of Bat Diversity Networks @gbatnet.bsky.social · Feb 25

🦇SAVE THE DATE! 🦇

Come join GBatNet Student Rep Pedro Monico, PhD candidate at Rutgers University for his presentation on how we use biogeography to study bats. The talk will be via Zoom on 05 March 2025, 9 AM USET, and on the YouTube channel after.

FREE TO REGISTER!

tinyurl.com/3umv4f48

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