The Truth about Bats

Bats have superpowers! They fly with their hands, sleep upside down, and use sound to “see” in the dark. With more than 1,400 species on six continents, bats make up nearly one-fifth of all mammal species on Earth.

During this presentation, you’ll learn about the remarkable adaptations of the world’s bats and the vital ecosystem services they provide that sustain our planet. Discover how wildlife rehabbers care for injured and orphaned bats and what you can do to support bat conservation in your own backyard and beyond.

Rebecca Rose is the Conservation Liaison for the Ohio Wildlife Center – the state’s largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization. While serving as the conservation director for the Columbus Zoo, Rebecca traveled extensively in support of grassroots conservation efforts, including many wildlife rescue projects. She serves on the board of directors for the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) a network of 23 primate sanctuaries in 13 African countries. Rebecca is a member of the Ohio Bat Working Group and a certified Ohio naturalist. She brings a lifelong fascination with all things wild and 30 years of experience in environmental education and international conservation with a special focus on wild animals that are often feared and misunderstood by the public.

This session will be conducted on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom meeting login details.

This virtual event will not be recorded, hence will not be available for viewing later.