Bats - the real stars of the night
Bats are amazing animals, and an important part of our natural environment. There are 17 species of bat in the UK, all of which are protected by law because their numbers have decreased so dramatically.
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is working towards a world where bats and people live in harmony, to ensure they are around for future generations to enjoy. Your support will make a big difference to what we are able to achieve.
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Latest news:
The truth about vampires
Do bats drink blood? Are there vampires in Transylania? What are bats doing at Halloween?
Bat crime trials end in prosecutions
One solicitor and 2 companies have been convicted of crimes against bats this month in two seperate incidents of bat roost destruction.
What are bats doing now: November
As the weather becomes colder, bats become torpid (sluggish and cold) as they drop their body temperature and begin hibernation. This allows them to save energy over the winter when food is scarce.