Bats

Wildlife Safety

A bat crossing typically indicates movement along a natural route such as a riparian corridor, hedgerow, or landscape linkage between roosts and foraging areas. Bats may cross o...

disease-and-conditions

Bats are ecologically vital but can carry microorganisms that occasionally affect human health. Bat disease in humans is uncommon but warrants awareness because some infections...

wildlife-conservation

The lesser short‑tailed bat (Mystacina tuberculata) is a nocturnal, burrowing bat endemic to New Zealand. It is one of only a few bat species worldwide that walks and forages...