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BwB is dedicated to conserving bats, biodiversity and healthy ecosystems within southern Africa’s changing landscape. Conservation | Applied Research | Capacity Strengthening | Engagement πŸ¦‡ πŸ¦‡ πŸ¦‡

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🌟 1 week to go! 🌟

Join us for our last #WingedWednesday #webinar of the year with Pipat Soisook!

πŸ“… Wednesday 26th November
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 1pm UK | 8am EDT

🌍⏰ Please note the time change for those in regions using DST.

πŸ”— www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

πŸ“Έ Pipat Soisook

19.11.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's be honest about our date plans this #SillySaturday.. Who is hoping for the other person to flake first?!

Why not turn to the animal kingdom for some excuses instead...

Cartoon by Rohan Chakravarty, Green Humour

#introvertlife #JOMO #relatable #needanexcuse #stayingin #Baturday

15.11.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 2 weeks to go! 🌟

#WingedWednesday #webinar with Pipat Soisook:
'Saving the Endemic Hipposideros pendlebury'

πŸ“… Wednesday 26th November
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 1pm UK | 8am EDT

🌍⏰ Please note time change for those in regions using DST

πŸ”— www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

πŸ“Έ Pipat Soisook

12.11.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Grant deadline - get in quick!

10.11.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You don’t need a lab coat to be a scientist! πŸ¦‡

This #WorldScienceDay, help us monitor fruit bats across southern #Africa.

Join our community science project todayβ€”use the #COREO app to record roostsβ€” and make a real difference! 🌍

#CommunityScience #BatScience #AfricanBats #Conservation

10.11.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COMING SOON... our November #wingedwednesday #webinar πŸ¦‡

πŸ”— www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

⏰ *Please note* for those in regions with clock changes: the webinar remains at 3pm southern African time but will vary for others - for example, the UK is now 1pm

#bats #savebats #thailand

05.11.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bats are not just for Halloween but it is a great time of
year to show support!

This Halloween, we challenge you to a Bat Match...

Donate what you spend on sweets and treats this year to Bats without Borders to help bat conservation in southern Africa:

donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...

31.10.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Helen Taylor-Boyd is fundraising for Bats without Borders Make a donation and help me reach my fundraising target with Give as you Live Donate.

This #Halloween week, celebrate these symbols of Halloween by showing #bats some love πŸ§‘πŸ–€

Helen Taylor-Boyd is challenging you to match what you spend on sweets and treats this year with a donation to help real bats! πŸ¦‡

28.10.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 1 week to go! 🌟

We are looking forward to our #wingedwednesday #webinar about Laura Torrent's work on the taxonomy and ecological roles of bats in Equatorial Guinea!

πŸ“… Wednesday 22nd October
⏰ 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT

πŸ”— www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

πŸ“Έ Joxerra Aihartza

15.10.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Don't forget about our upcoming #WingedWednesday #webinar with Laura Torrent on 22nd October!

Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT

Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

10.10.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Update: Liam's webinar has been rescheduled for April 2026!

01.10.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COMING SOON... #WingedWednesday #webinar!

On 22nd October, we are happy to host Laura Torrent's webinar: 'What have we learned about Equatorial Guinea's bats - and what remains a mystery?'

Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT

Sign up: lnkd.in/eTsz5eyQ

01.10.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please note that Liam Maguire's webinar will NOT go ahead on 24th September but we hope to reschedule the session in the coming weeks so keep an eye out πŸ‘€ for a new date and time... πŸ¦‡

03.09.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be a Bat Hero! πŸ¦‡

Next week on September 11th we are holding 2 more sessions, hosted by Helen Taylor Boyd, on how to become a community fundraiser for southern African bats!

You can choose from a 2pm or 6pm slot.

Sign up via EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...

03.09.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ—£οΈ ANNOUNCEMENT πŸ—£οΈ

Postponement of Winged Wednesday Webinar 24th September

Liam Maguire's webinar will not go ahead on the date previously advertised but we hope to reschedule the session in the coming weeks so keep an eye out πŸ‘€ for a new date and time... πŸ¦‡

03.09.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Share your #EcoOopsies to give everyone a giggle and a chance to win a Song Meter Micro 2!

22.08.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle β€” and even share dinner Infrared cameras in Costa Rica revealed that the world’s largest carnivorous bat maintains close social bonds through wing wraps and prey sharing.

πŸ¦‡ These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle β€” and even share dinner: www.sciencenews.org/article/carn...

21.08.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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COMING SOON... #WingedWednesday #webinar! πŸ¦‡

On 24th September, we’re delighted to host Liam Maguire to discuss the ecology and ecophysiology of bat migration πŸ¦‡

Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT

Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

@batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social

19.08.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be a #Bat Hero! Would you like to learn how to fundraise for bat conservation in southern Africa? Why not join us for an online event to find out more about community fundraising for us. There are 4 sessions across 2 dates - 21st August and 11th September.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...

15.08.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our next #WingedWednesday #webinar! πŸ¦‡
Delighted to host CesΓ‘ria VictΓ³ria HuΓ³ an early career professional from #Mozambique.

Time: 3pm southern Africa | 2pm UK | 9am EDT

Sign up: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

#bats #vocalisation @batcon.org @batconservation.bsky.social

15.07.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited for our #WingedWednesday webinar tomorrow! πŸ¦‡πŸŒ‘οΈ

Find out more and catch up on previous webinars, visit: www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

24.06.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEXT WEDNESDAY Oli Aylen, will be the next speaker in our #WingedWednesday webinar series.

2pm southern African time (1pm GMT | 9am EDT) May 28th by
πŸ”— www.batswithoutborders.org/webinars.html

21.05.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us TOMORROW for Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025!!
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Susan Tsang @batgirlsusan.bsky.social! We can't wait for this inspiring webinar @gbatnet.bsky.social #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequalityTickets are available via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ejHc4Jjg

25.02.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 DAYS TO GO..... for our online Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025 webinar - OPEN TO ALL- Wednesday 26th February.

Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Abby Rutrough! #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...

23.02.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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4 DAY COUNTDOWN
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Professor Liliana DΓ‘valos! Find out about @gbatnet.bsky.social and the leadership team. #WomenInBatScience2025 #STEM #genderequality #GlobalBatNetwork
Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...

22.02.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025!!
Meet another one of the #WiBS speakers - Dr Nancy Simmons! FREE tickets are flying out the door, so get yours soon to join this inspiring webinar on 26th February (next Wednesday) with the GBatNet leaders.

Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...

21.02.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONE WEEK TO GO!!!! Book now to meet the the inspiring #GBatNet leaders for our Women in Bat Science #WiBS2025 webinar next Wednesday 26th Feb.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bats-witho...

20.02.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Women in Bat Science 2025 We're delighted to be hosting the Global Bat Network leadership for a presentation and panel discussion about #bats #womeninSTEM #networks

Happy 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science'!

We're delighted to announce our 3rd Women in Bat Science event #WiBS2025 - this year you'll get the chance to meet the GBN leadership team and find out more about the great work being carried out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-b...

11.02.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#JobAlert - deadline appraching! πŸŒ³πŸ“·We are recruiting for a Project Officer based in Lusaka (#Zambia) for an exciting new project 'Habitat Connections' in collaboration with
#BirdwatchZambia

DEADLINE: 12th February. Find out more: lght.ly/98khmb4

09.02.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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