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Numerous myths and superstitions have persisted because the truth
about bats is not commonly known. It is believed that they are filthy,
aggressive, rodents, that they all carry disease and rabies,
they fly in your hair, they suck your blood, they are blind, the list
goes on and on.....
Health concerns that we should have, and cautions we should observe
for bats, are the same as those we should apply to all wild animals.
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Did you know
that the little brown bat is the acrobat of insect eaters? Catching
a mosquito in it's wings, it slides the bug down to it's tail
and flips it into it's mouth. This two-inch hunter eats half it's
weight in bugs each night.
Little brown
bats may be the most common bats in the United States and Canada.
Covered with brown fur, the little brown weighs only one-quarter
ounce. It often shares it's roost with the big brown bat. There
is so much to be learned about these amazing beneficial creatures!
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The
Bat CREW was created in 1999 and is directed by California
bat rehabilitator Lisa
Windflower. The Bat CREW provides rescue,
rehabilitation and release for bats in the San Francisco Bay
area. Our group actively promotes bat conservation through
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Please
see our About
Bats page and visit the rest of our web site to learn
all you can about our programs and goals. For some information
geared to, and learning tools especially for kids, check
out our Fun for
Kids page. Please visit the Contact
Us page for information about how to reach us. Or, leave
your comments in our Guest
Book . Thank you so much for visiting! This site is
constantly being enhanced, modified and updated. If you
visit this site often and would like to see what has changed,
please check the Update
page.
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Bat
CREW Programs
We
travel to your location with entertaining,
Educational Bat Programs
These programs include two or more species
of live bats -
- touching
of bats is not permitted
- cameras are welcome
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Fear
of things we do not understand is a well-documented aspect
of human behavior, and one of the greatest problems faced
by bats.
....Now,
Learn the Truth About Bats
School
and Group Programs
Structured for class or audience age(s)
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Slide
(or video) show of bats found locally and worldwide and
their habitat. A discussion of the different types of
bats, what they eat and their anatomy is covered. We will
discuss bats that live in the United States and bats that
are specifically found in California and the bay area.
There will also be a discussion of vampire bats.
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Discussion
of myths, superstitions and misconceptions about these
highly beneficial mammals. Incorrect information will
be replaced with facts and lessons about the ecological
importance of bats and their roles in many ecosystems;
as insect controllers, pollinators and seed dispersers.
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A
frank discussion of rabies
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Ways
to HELP bats (and wildlife in general) will be discussed.
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Live,
non-releasable bat ambassadors will be introduced.
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A
Question and Answer period
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is to instill children and adults with a healthy respect for
bats, along with other wildlife and habitat, emphasizing
the importance of never touching a wild animal. |
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Programs cost $100/hour for groups up to
50
For
further information, reservations, and special arrangements,
contact:
Lisa
Windflower
Bat CREW
(925) 285-6614
email
us
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"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched
to everything else in the universe"
John Muir
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A
special thanks to the students in Mrs. Chan's Special Day class at
Pleasant Hill Elementary for their wonderful art and sweet thanks
yous! |
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