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Fauna Rescue Flying-fox & Microbat Team are holding a Bat Information Day for those who are either interested in joining our team or if you would just like to find out more about these wonderful animals.
The presentations will cover:
Flying-foxes - Linda Collins
- The role of the Flying-fox in the Australian landscape.
- Rapid decline in numbers. Why?
- Why are Flying-foxes in South Australia?
- Colony social dynamics and reproduction
- Overview of differences between Flying-foxes & Microbats
Microbats - Terry Reardon
- Species found in South Australia
- Identification
- Habitat
- Echolocation
How can you help:
Flying-foxes : Caring for orphaned young. What does it entail?
Rescuing injured/sick animals. What does it entail?
Attending Flying-fox fly-out counts
Attending Heat Stress Events (HSE)
Microbats : Rescuing, What does it entail?
Caring, What does it entail?
If you are interested in joining the team there will be an opportunity, after the presentations, to attend a session where you can meet members of the team and ask any questions you may have regarding the roles and requirements of being a Fauna Rescue Bat Team member, both as a vaccinated (Rabies) and non-vaccinated member.
TICKETS COST: Free of charge
Tea and coffee available.
*Please bring your own lunch*
Date & Time
Sat, Jun 29, 2024 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Venue Details
Fauna Rescue Headquarters
24 Gaelic AvenueHolden Hill, South Australia 5088
