It's fascinating to see what scientists are doing to help bats that are affected by White Nose Syndrome. Bats are a critical component in a healthy forest ecosystem, plus they provide significant agricultural pest control and pollination. Their survival is essential for a sustainable natural environment. Bat houses are necessary to provide safe roosts during the summer. With habitat loss many bats are without a safe place to raise their pups prior to winter hibernation. We researched the importance of bat houses to our environment, how to build a bat house, and where to locate a bat house. A Bat house was also donated by The Ohio Division of Wildlife to place on our school grounds. This will be done in the Spring. You can locate amazing information on their Blog! They are willing to help in any way they can to protect these endangered mammals.
Resources to help us build our bat houses
It is important to learn from our mistakes. Reading about why some bat houses fail can spark discussion and problem solving when designing your own bat house.
Wild Kratts can be accessed to read information to help us design our houses.
Caves in Ohio that are affected with White Nose Syndrome- This cave was closed do to a case of White Nose Syndrome. It is important people realize that they can transport this fungus on clothing, so it's important to stay out of caves that have been closed.
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