Wildlife

Wild Migratory Bat Habitat Loss

Migratory bats rely on roost sites along their migration routes, and loss of these sites leaves bats without shelter during vulnerable periods.

Key Facts

Some North American bats migrate up to 1,000 miles seasonally
Traditional roost sites in old buildings and trees are being lost to renovation
White-nose syndrome has killed millions of hibernating bats since 2006
Bats provide billions in pest control value through insect consumption

Welfare Considerations

Migratory bats unable to find suitable roost sites face exposure and predation stress. White-nose syndrome causes fungal skin infections that disrupt hibernation, burning energy reserves and causing starvation. Both problems cause significant suffering at population scale.

What You Can Do

Install bat boxes to provide supplemental roost sites
Support white-nose syndrome research and treatment development
Protect old trees and buildings that provide traditional bat roosts
Reduce pesticide use to maintain insect prey availability for bats