The largest-scale project of bat conservation, research and outreach in Eastern Europe.
Learn moreBats are one of the most unique mammals. All Ukrainian species are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine. All of them are insectivorous.
Bats play key role in ecosystems – regulate amount of insects. In tropical regions they pollinate plants and spread the seeds.
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Summer A bat has flown into your apartment/house at night 1. Do not be afraid. Indeed, for the most people, it is unexpected to see a bat so closely. But… Continue reading
You’ve found a bat. What should you do?
Our specially designed aviary, named the “Bat Collider” after the great particle accelerators whose shape it mimics, is used for both rehabilitation and study. Taking the shape of a 2x2m… Continue reading
Bat-Collider – new facilities (aviary) for bat research in Ukraine
First in Ukraine! Bats do not build nests, and in nature they do not have enough roosts. Thus, you can help the animals by setting up summer bat boxes for… Continue reading
Ukrainian Bat BoxOur artists create unique merch with pictures of Ukrainian bats. All funds will be used for bat rescue and rehabilitation.
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The aim of this citizen science project is to collect the data on bat colonies in Ukraine for further conservation.
We wish you Merry Christmas and happy new year!!! Many thanks for your support, likes, shares and following our Bat Rehab Center during this terrible year. We are happy to… Continue reading
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The war in Ukraine impacts all living creatures. Woodlands are burning and crushed, wild animals are injured or killed, and pets are scared. Today we present to you the first… Continue reading
First evidence of bats’ death because of the war – when shattered windows become traps
It’s been our dream for quite some time that people all over Ukraine would act friendly to bats and would assist these animals’ survival in urban environment. This is why… Continue reading
Rivne zoo – our new partnerThe life is going on nevertheless of war. One of our noctule bat on life-long rehabilitation gave birth!She was injured ( necrosis of third wing finger and inflamation of left… Continue reading
Noctule bat gave birthThe world leading animal welfare organizations support us these days! We are thrilled to announce that International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) provide us rapid special grant! We are very… Continue reading
IFAW supports ussourse: https://www.science.org/content/article/russians-must-know-it-s-lie-ukrainian-bat-research-spun-false-tale-bioweapons?utm_campaign=NewsfromScience&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitter
‘The Russians must know it’s a lie.’ Ukrainian bat research spun into a false tale of bioweaponsDear our friends, followers, supporters and colleagues!We have brilliant news! On 24 of March, finally, we reached the Feldman Ecopark area and rescued nearly 1000 bats; those bats that we… Continue reading
We rescued almost 1000 bats which were under fireDear all of our followers, friends and colleagues, we are normal, alive and not injured. Thank to our friends in Germany, France and Swiss: Anja Schnappauf, Jasna Franziska Weiser-Vennhaus, Marcus… Continue reading
Help us at Betterplace.me“You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Dear our Friends,These days we got plenty of messages with warm words of support… Continue reading
Bat release during the war in Ukraine