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Bat Week: Celebrating ecologically important, poorly understood mammals

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Briefings

Mongabay highlights Bat Week 2026, a global celebration of bats as 20% of mammals. Key findings include India's 135 bat species with 7 threatened and 35 data deficient, and New Zealand's two surviving native bat species with one extinct. The article notes a critical research gap with fewer than 50 dedicated researchers in India, prompting urgent prioritization efforts.

Key points

• India hosts 135 known bat species with 7 threatened on the IUCN Red List and 35 data deficient.
• New Zealand has only two native bat species remaining, with one extinct since 1967.

Context

Bats are 20% of mammals and provide ecosystem services like pollination and mosquito control. This article summarizes recent Mongabay reports on bats, specifically focusing on India's research gaps and New Zealand's endangered status.

Limitations

Evidence covers only India and New Zealand bats; no data on global bat populations or other regions. Some species status is uncertain due to limited research. No specific dates for research priorities are provided.

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