Why Bats Matter

Natures Night Shift.

Bats are one of the most important yet misunderstood groups of native animals.

Flying-foxes pollinate native forests and disperse seeds across vast distances, helping regenerate forests and maintain biodiversity.

Microbats consume enormous numbers of insects every night, providing natural pest control for agriculture and local communities.

Victorian bats face increasing pressures from:

Habitat loss

Climate change and heat stress events

Backyard fruit tree netting

Barbed wire entanglement

Glue traps and sticky traps

Electrocution and vehicle strikes

Predation by domestic animals