As Bat Conservation International continues our fight against White-nose Syndrome, research being published in the journal Science today predicts the outcome we feared: regional extinctions. The study forecasts that the little brown myotis, until now one of our most common species and one that is often seen roosting in barns, old buildings and attics, could be reduced to barely 1 percent of its current population in northeastern states within two decades. BCI needs help from bat supporters like me & hopefully, you!
Here are four things you can do today to help save bats:
1. Donate
This frightening report reinforces the urgent need for White-nose Syndrome research. Since the discovery of the disease, Bat Conservation International has provided rapid and critical funds for WNS research. By making a donation to BCI today, you can help in the fight against White-nose Syndrome. Please donate to support White-nose Syndrome research and other critical bat conservation needs.
2. Tell Your Friends
Recruit your friends to receive BCI’s electronic updates on bats! BCI is working to build awareness of White-nose Syndrome and other bat conservation challenges. We need your help in spreading the word about bats. Please forward this link to at least five friends and ask them to visit BCI’s website to sign up for our electronic updates.
3. Join Us On Facebook
Joining our Facebook group and cause pages is another way to stay up-to-date on the most current bat news and an easy way to invite others to join our cause.
4. Learn More
Read about the study by Boston University researcher Winifred Frick and see Bat Conservation International’s press release on the news at www.batcon.org/wns.
