Bat Conservation International

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The Bat Conservation International (BCI) is one of the largest international non-profit organizations in the field of bat conservation . The aim of the organization founded by Merlin Tuttle in 1982 is the protection of bats worldwide as well as the protection of their habitats and ecosystems .

History and goals

The organization was founded on October 2, 1982 by biologist and environmentalist Merlin Tuttle in Milwaukee , Wisconsin . Tuttle was at the time of the founding curator in the field of mammals at the Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Public Museum. In 1986 the company moved to Austin , Texas , where it is today. The member magazine BATS has been published since 1983.

Bat Conservation International has been internationally active since its inception and works with numerous organizations. She cooperates with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and has published numerous publications, films, exhibitions and other materials for the protection of bats. It also organizes workshops, grants and research on the topic. As a Bat Specialist Group , she works with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) to develop profiles on the endangerment status of bats and fruit bats. According to its own information, the organization currently employs 30 people.

In addition to general public relations for information about bats and their other activities, the current focus is on the identification and control of white nose syndrome , a fungal disease in bats that is spreading in North America, as well as wind energy and its effects on bat populations.

supporting documents

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