Harnessing the wisdom of indigenous communities for marine conservation
Bat Island
BAT ISLAND: A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats
December 14, 2023
Meet the 76 species of bats that occupy this small island!
Join photographer, Christian Ziegler, and Smithsonian-affiliated authors, Rachel Page, Dina Dechmann, Teague O’Mara and Marco Tschapka on a photographic journey to the rainforests of Barro Colorado Island, Panamá to meet the 76 species of bats that occupy this small island, and learn about their stunning natural history, physiology, evolution, sensory adaptations, foraging behavior, social systems, and more!
In honor and memory of bat researcher, Elisabeth Kalko, the Smithsonian is raising funds in support of a fellowship endowment to support the next generation of tropical bat biologists. If you’d like to donate to this fund, you can do so here.
To learn more about the bats of Barro Colorado Island, check out the new book, BAT ISLAND.
Share On
Related stories
Indigenous women's narratives are spotlighted in the face of climate challenges
Following the swarm: Ant-following birds from a research and science communication perspective
How fallen leaves sustain tropical forests
Tropical tree fern repurposes its dead leaves
Does Cocoa Need Fungi to Grow?
Involving local students in the study of algal blooms on Isla Colón, in Bocas Del Toro, Panama.
Escaping or resisting disease:
the dilemma of a tropical tree
Like repels like: Social distancing may explain coexistence of biodiverse tree species in tropical forests
Scientists catch the suspect in long-term marine murder mystery
