Many national parks have bats. In fact, more than 50 species of bats live in national parks in trees, in caves, and in old mines and other manmade structures. Find out how many species of bats live in a park near you and keep up-to-date with news about bats from around the park service.
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Bativities
Have some fun learning about bats!
![western small footed bat at Badlands National Park](/common/uploads/grid_builder/bats/crop16_9/2CA52A5A-1DD8-B71B-0BEE70BD2BCFCF9E.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Bat Species in Parks
More than 45 unique species of bats live in national parks!
![California leaf-nosed bats at Joshua Tree National Park](/common/uploads/grid_builder/bats/crop16_9/B48D1776-1DD8-B71B-0B163AFB67A69DC6.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Celebrate Bat Week!
Bat Week is Oct. 24-31! Let's hear it for the bats! From pollinating to eating insects, bats make our world a better place.
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Bat Stories and News
Stories and bat news from around the country.
Last updated: October 5, 2022