Gotham Bat Conservancy Brings Bat Conservation and Biodiversity to NYC and Beyond

New York, New York (Nov. 9 2022) – Thanks to the help of some iconic superhero comics, the bat has been a symbol of protection here in New York for decades. But now, the bats are in danger and need our help. Currently, more than half of New York’s bat species are in severe decline or listed as endangered. Gotham Bat Conservancy is here to save these incredible and essential animals, and we’d love you to join in our mission.

Popular culture and outdated regulations have contributed to the malignment and misinformation surrounding bats. However, bats are important to a variety of ecological, social, and economic systems. Bats save farmers in the United States $23 billion annually in crop losses through pest control and decrease the reliance on pesticides. In the Southwestern United States, bats serve as the primary pollinators of agave and cactus plants. Bats also serve as the primary seed dispersers in tropical reforestation, bringing 95% of seeds for the regrowth of clear-cut forests.

About Gotham Bat Conservancy

Gotham Bat Conservancy was founded in response to the endemic of White-Nose Syndrome, a deadly cave fungus that has devastated New York State’s cave bat population, and the wider destruction of bat habitats across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. GBC aims to rehabilitate the image of bats through education about the essential role that bats play in our environment and economy, with a focus on dispelling the many myths that have led to widespread fear of these gentle creatures. Beyond education, we also provide materials and resources for bolstering the bat population in New York City and beyond.

Join us in our mission to ensure a better future for bats and humans alike. Follow Gotham Bat Conservancy on Instagram @gothambatcon and visit www.gothambatcon.org for more information.