Bats make up a quarter of all British mammals, with 18 bat species resident in the UK. Our bats:
like the dark
eat insects
have complex social groups
share maternal care with other related bats
sing to attract mates
migrate - up to 2,000km away from the UK
Prepare for Halloween by learning more about bats!
Jim takes us on a guided safari of British bats to learn about how they navigate in the dark, find prey, find a mate and raise young.
Jim Mullholland is an ecologist and arborist, with a particular interest in bats & veteran trees.