News

March 2010

Vote for the greater horseshoe bat as your Star Species!
The greater horseshoe is vying with four other 'star species' in a poll held as part of National Science & Engineering Week.

February 2010

Bats on the catwalk
A bat-inspired ethical womenswear collection hits the catwalk at London Fashion Week!

Batty Valentine's!
Tell the one you love how much you care with a batty Valentine's e-card.

New award to recognise younger researchers
BCT is proud to announce the Vincent Weir Scientific Award to reward and encourage research on the conservation biology of bats by younger researchers.

December 2009

Beatrix Potter writing competition
Last chance to enter! Using Beatrix Potter's beautiful bat illustration as your inspiration we want to know how you would start a bat story.

November 2009

Threat of White-nose Syndrome looms over hibernation season
Increased vigilance in UK hibernation sites is vital to protect our bat species from the threat posed by White-nose Syndrome. Find out more, and see how you could help.

October 2009

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.