Bats play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They contribute to insect pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal. These unique animals are nocturnal, use echolocation to navigate and hunt, and are the only mammals capable of true flight. Bats represent more than 20% of the mammal species worldwide. Unfortunately, bat populations are declining due to threats such as disease, habitat loss, and climate change. Join Samantha Cronk to explore the amazing world of bats, discover local species, and learn about why they matter so much. We will also head outside to look for bats in their natural habitat and use a specialized microphone to help identify the species we observe!