Bat Information Day - Introduction to Flying Foxes & Microbats

The Bat Information Day is for anyone interested in joining the team or learning more about these remarkable animals.
Topics covered in the presentations include:
Flying-foxes
– The role of flying foxes in the Australian landscape
– Why flying fox numbers are declining
– Why flying foxes are found in South Australia
– Colony social dynamics and reproduction
– Key differences between flying foxes and microbats
Microbats
– Species found in South Australia
– Identification
– Habitat
– Echolocation
How you can help:
Flying-foxes:
Caring for orphaned young—what’s involved?
Rescuing injured or sick animals—what’s involved?
Helping with flying fox fly out counts
Assisting at Heat Stress Events (HSE)
Microbats:
Rescue—what’s involved?
Care—what’s involved?
After the presentation, anyone interested in joining the team can attend a session to meet team members and ask questions about the roles and requirements of becoming a Fauna Rescue SA Bat Team member, whether vaccinated against rabies or not.