Winged Mammals: Exploring the Fascinating World of Bats

Often regarded as nature’s elusive aerial acrobats, bats constitute a diverse and fascinating group of mammals with unique adaptations that have allowed them to thrive across various ecosystems worldwide. Despite their association with darkness and the night, bats play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Their diverse diets — ranging from nectar, fruit, and insects to even blood in the case of vampire bats — make them essential for pollination, seed dispersal, and insect population control, thereby contributing significantly to the health of ecosystems. This program at Rust Library is co-sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Loudoun County Public Library.  No registration necessary.

Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.