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Bat squeaks by Joe and Andreia with occasional special guests! Retweets are not endorsements. 🦇linktr.ee/BatConservatio…
Battersea, London
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Dec 31, 2024
    Our social media pages are here for you to be able to interact with BCT and other bat enthusiasts as well as to provide you with information about bats. It's also an opportunity for you to get involved and contribute to bat conservation. buff.ly/49X3NGQ
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Apr 10, 2021
    Its almost impossible to follow bats as they chase insects but this photo by Patrick Keiller captures just how amazing their aerial acrobatics are.
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Dec 4, 2024
    There are over 1400 described species of bat in the world, each unique and special. The Ussurian tube-nosed bat, which featured on #BBCEarthAsia, is a species that hibernates IN SNOW! bbc.co.uk/programmes/art…
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Dec 30, 2021
    Some great news to end the year on, the @sussexbatgroup have re-discovered the greater mouse-eared bat during this years hibernation survey. With only one known individual, this is the rarest mammal in the UK. It had gone "missing" in 2019 but we are all delighted that its back.
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Sep 14, 2022
    Bats have been part of night skies across the world for a very long time. This fossil of Icaronycteris index is from the early Eocene, approximately 52 million years ago.
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Jul 3, 2020
    Our response to @BorisJohnson “Build, Build, Build” Speech. - "What some may view as red tape is in reality our first line of defence against the destruction of Britain’s precious natural heritage." bats.org.uk/news/2020/07/r…
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Apr 3, 2021
    Bats are truly the wizards of the night as they whizz around the night sky catching insects on the wing. Bats are not just magical but play a massively important role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. bats.org.uk/about-bats/why…
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Oct 4, 2019
    We are excited to announce that the rare greater horseshoe bat has recently been recorded in Kent for the first time in over 100 years! Read the full story here: bats.org.uk/news/2019/10/g… Photo (c) Dale Sutton/ bats.org.uk
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Nov 1, 2019
    Brown long-eared #bats are considered by many one of the cutest species of bats in the UK. They're also known as the whispering bat because they're echolocatioon calls are so quiet. This is to avoid being heard by their favourite prey - moths! @BBCSpringwatch #Autumnwatch
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Jun 22, 2024
    Biggles has arrived at the #RestoreNatureNow march
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Apr 17, 2019
    Its #BatAppreciationDay! Bats play an important role in many environments around the world so there are lots of reasons to appreciate them. Find out more here: bats.org.uk/about-bats/why… ❤️🦇 #lovebats
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Apr 28, 2018
    There are over 1,300 species of bats in the world, and more are still being discovered. Bats account for more than a quarter of mammal species in the UK and around 20% of all mammal species worldwide. #DYK ❤️🦇#lovebats
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Jul 4, 2020
    Last week 63 baby bats were successfully rescued and returned to their mums (read this lovely story here bats.org.uk/news/2020/07/h…). Please support the Bat Helpline & donate today to make sure we have more happy endings to share with you: justgiving.com/campaign/BatHe…
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    Bat Conservation Trust
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    Jan 3, 2024
    Please do not disturb hibernating bats. Not only is it illegal to do so but it can endanger their chances of survival through winter as they can use vital fat reserves when they become active unnecessarily.
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