Gotham Bat Conservancy
Research Laboratories
At Gotham Bat Conservancy, our Research Laboratories are at the forefront of understanding the intricate and illusive world of bats and their relationship to their environments. Each of our labs focuses on a specialized area of study, from monitoring bat populations through sound to assessing the health of urban ecosystems. Together, these Research Laboratories help drive our mission to protect bats and the ecosystems they support.
Our labs collaborate with other scientists, technologists, conservationists, and other institutions and organizations to produce groundbreaking research that informs conservation policy, enhances public awareness, and drives innovative solutions to the challenges bats face in a rapidly changing world.
Explore our labs below and learn how we are leading the way in bat conservation through science and innovation:
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Chiroptera Bioacoustics Laboratory
Using advanced acoustic monitoring tools, the Chiroptera Bioacoustics Laboratory investigates bat communication and how bats navigate and forage through echolocation. By analyzing bat calls, we track species distribution, monitor population changes, and assess the impact of environmental changes on bat behavior.
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Dendrology & Roost Ecology Laboratory
Trees and bats are closely intertwined. Our Dendrology and Roost Ecology Laboratory focuses on how trees serve as critical habitats for bats. We conduct forest inventories, study bat-roosting behavior, develop strategies to enhance tree diversity and reforestation efforts, and develop habitat conservation plans.
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Urban Bat Conservation Laboratory
As urban environments expand, so do the challenges for bat populations. The Urban Bat Conservation Laboratory studies how bats adapt to cities, the effects of noise, light pollution, and habitat fragmentation. This lab works to develop strategies for creating bat-friendly urban spaces and minimizing the impacts of development.