Terra Natura Benidorm commemorates the International Bat Appreciation Day with workshops throughout April, where visitors can learn all about these mammals and the species of Bats that reside in the animal park.
Bat Conservation International was founded in 1982 by scientists who recognized the ecological importance of these mammals and the need to protect their habitats through education, conservation, and research.
Bats play key roles in ecosystems. Some act as natural pest controllers, feeding on insects such as mosquitoes and others that affect crops. Other species are essential pollinators and seed dispersal agents in tropical areas, contributing to forest regeneration.
These roles make them fundamental allies for biodiversity and natural balance.
However, bat populations face multiple threats. Habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, the destruction of colonies due to misinformation, and poorly located wind turbines are some of the factors affecting their survival. Terra Natura Benidorm emphasizes the need to raise public awareness about their ecological role and the urgency of protecting them.
