Are bat populations threatened or in decline?

More than half of America’s bats are currently in decline or endangered

According to statistical research by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, of the 45 species of bat species in the U.S., 7 are in danger of extinction.

  • Greater (Mexican) Long-nosed bat
  • Lesser Lon-nosed bat
  • Hawaiian Hoary bat
  • Grey bat
  • Indiana bat
  • Virginia Big-eared bat
  • Ozark Big-eared bat