UK Bats
In the UK, we are lucky enough to have 17 resident species of bat - that's almost a quarter of our mammal species.
Every summer, thousands of people venture out to experience the wonder of bats in their natural environment. Sadly, bat populations have suffered severe declines during the past century, but the Bat Conservation Trust and more than 100 local bat groups are working hard to help our bats hang on.
Explore this section to find out more about our 17 species, bat behaviour, how they navigate in the dark and where they live.
You can also discover some simple things you can do to help bats.
Related downloads
British Bats (270 KB) - 01/01/07
An introduction to the bats of Britain & Ireland
An introduction to the bats of Britain & Ireland
Encouraging Bats (181 KB) - 01/01/07
A guide for bat-friendly gardening and living.
A guide for bat-friendly gardening and living.