University of Waterloo Bat Lab

Studying everything bats all over North America. Check out our current projects at

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

We are hiring a field assistant for Summer 2022 working on bats in Newfoundland, see the posting for more details!

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

We're looking for grad students! Contact us about a range of bat-related projects in Canada. More info about some of our ongoing projects at https://t.co/G9kDpAHQyO

[Dan Riskin @riskindan]

Bat people - I have a sci-comm opportunity that is built around pollination. If you're a grad student working on bats that pollinate, or just really into them, DM me and I'll flip you some info. It pays a small honorarium. Please retweet.

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

Learn more about Pallid bats and bark scorpions here: Learn more here: https://t.co/44wfGv4rDA

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

Dr. Lauren Esposito (@ArachnologyNerd) is talking to us about their research on scorpions and venom as part of @WaterlooBio seminars. Why do scorpions have venom that affects mammals? Some are in arms races against mammal predators, including Pallid bats! 🦂🦇

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

We had a great lab meeting today discussing research from @SungaJu and @AdamGrottoli! It's been a while since we've been able to get together but virtual lab meetings let us be together in spirit #LabMeeting #VirtualMeeting #GradResearch #Bats

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

Congrats again to @AdamGrottoli for making it into the GRADFlix Finals! Check out the video to learn about his work on "Bats and methylmercury". @WaterlooBio @WaterlooSci #scicomm

[Bat Conservation International @BatConIntl]

The latest IUCN Red List is a stark reminder of how bat species around the world face increasing threats with each passing year. In this update, 15 bat species have been reclassified as #endangered, signaling urgency for action to protect #bats before it's too late. #RedList

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

Do you love bats? Do you live in Ontario? Have a bat box or want to get one? Check out this blog post from @OntarioNature to see how you can help bats 🦇🦇

https://t.co/N622IGxpeC

[Ontario Nature @OntarioNature]

Want to be part of a meaningful research study and contribute to bat conservation in the province? Read our latest blog to learn how you can help! 🦇

https://t.co/IjscMPYvAj

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

COVID restrictions have affected a lot of scientific research this year and @AH_Sauk shared some of the impacts felt by our lab with @EntCollNet #ECN2020

[Entomological Collections Network @EntCollNet]

Bat Bugs and Viruses: @AH_Sauk shares her research on bat ectoparasites and how her work, in both the field and lab, was completely halted by COVID restrictions.

#battwitter #ECN2020

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

One of our lab fur friends has his bat costume ready! How about you?

#Halloween2020 #BatWeek2020

[Alex Helena @AH_Sauk]

Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BATDOG!

Happy Halloween!

#Halloween2020 #BatWeek2020

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

Such a great bat for this #Baturday and #Halloween2020

[Neighbourhood Bat Watch @Bat_Watch]

This week’s #Baturday rounds off #BatWeek AND helps us celebrate Halloween! Introducing the ghost-faced bat (Mormoops megalophylla)!

Photo: Jose Martinez

https://t.co/zn13eLoRb1

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

@oiler3535 @DavidEvans_ROM @ROMtoronto That's a great question! I would think it has something to do with whether there's structures in the fossil similar to what modern bats use to echolocate. Perhaps @ROMtoronto @burtonlim has a better answer for these fossils

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

Next time you visit @ROMtoronto, check out the fossil bats on display. The two species date to 52 mya: Onychonycteris - who could fly but not echolocate - and Icaronycteris - who could both fly and echolocate #BatWeek2020 #FossilFriday

https://t.co/cwGe2lEelD

[Alberta Bats @albertabats]

Can we just stop for a minute and say just how COOL vampire bats are? Truly a misunderstood mammal. They have behaviours and biology that are simply marvellous.

[University of Waterloo Bat Lab @UWBatLab]

Happy Halloween everyone! Hope you have a batty good time!

[Neighbourhood Bat Watch @Bat_Watch]

To celebrate #BatWeek2020 our partners at @albertabats collaborated with a local graphics designer to create the Alberta Bats Colouring & Activity Book.

Download a copy from https://t.co/mX5IwSZJ3O!

[Alberta Bats @albertabats]

Sometimes fall migration doesn't go well and you get trapped in a building. Fortunately this Silver-haired Bat from NW Alberta was rescued and got some food and water before release. Could these have the cutest yawn in the animal world? #yawn #naturevideo https://t.co/kcC0uj52vx

[Alberta Bats @albertabats]

Please remember, conservation of old, large trees with cavities and peeling park or high canopies is important for the majority of our bat species. #BatWeek2020 #BeBatFriendly #TreesForBats

[Feather Friendly @FeatherFriendly]

If you’ve witnessed a fatal bird collision, record it on the @FLAPCanada Global Bird Mapper app. Follow this link to explore the data and add yours: https://t.co/Ht8rCMLV9c