Summer should be a time of joy for nature lovers. Young wild animals are venturing out and learning important lessons so they can carry on their species. For us, the skies should be full of young bats on their early forays, following their mothers as they observe her hunting.
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good week. I have been writing the Save Lucy blog for about 7 years now, and it has been a wonderful experience. When I started writing, I was in the 6th grade…
Hi everyone! Happy 4th of July! I hope you all had a good week! I have some exciting news! The Arizona Game and Fish Department has set up a camera inside an old barn where you can watch at least…
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good week! I found an interesting article about music and bat sounds. In 2018, musician Stuart Hyatt went on a field trip with his son to the Great Smoky Mountains and observed…
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good week! Since I’m preparing for a trip to South American, I thought I’d research another South American bat. The Big Naked-Backed Bat lives throughout Central and South America. It was first…
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good week! Thursday was my last day of school. I graduate next week! I read an article about an adorable bat that was discovered in 2014. They have lovely yellow colored fur,…
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good week! White Nose Syndrome has been killing bats for many years. Scientists have been working on various ways to help bats, but so far have had little success. One species that…
Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a good week! I was reading about different bats and found a really cute one. It’s called the Sucker-footed bat and, much like its name suggests, these bats have suction pads on their wrists…
Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a good week and I hope you all enjoyed the holidays of Easter and Passover. I also hope you all had a very happy Bat Appreciation Day! Bat Appreciation Day is a day to celebrate how…
Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a good week! I know things have been stressful due to the coronavirus, but I hope everyone is doing well. Currently I am a senior in high school, and I plan to take a…