Bats are the only mammals capable of flight. This has allowed them to spread across almost the entire world, with nearly 1,400 species catalogued worldwide. They are also insect-eating animals that can consume between 1,000 and 3,000 mosquitoes in a single night, providing major benefits by helping control pests and protect the environment and our health.
However, their nocturnal habits and superstition have traditionally made them feared and persecuted. This, together with the use of insecticides and the alteration or loss of their shelters, has caused their populations to decline dramatically, in some areas to the brink of extinction. That is why all European bats are protected by national and international laws.
To raise public awareness of the need to conserve them, International Bat Night is held as part of the Eurobats initiative promoted across Europe. This time, the activities will take place at the Zaragoza Aquarium. Places are free but limited, so prior registration is required by emailing congresos@suricatolabs.com. The email must include the name, the requested activity and the children's ages.
PROGRAMME OCTOBER 29
6:30 p.m. Children's workshops (60 min.) • Children aged 4 to 7 (30 places) • Children aged 8 to 12 (20 places)
6:30 p.m. Informational talk for the general public (60 min.) • 80 places
8:00 p.m. Riverside itinerary with ultrasound listening (90 min.) • 50 places
