Critically Endangered

Mirimiri – Fiji’s National Mammal

The Mirimiri is one of the world’s rarest bats and is known only from the cloud forests on Taveuni Island, Fiji.

Researchers surveyed for 40 nights and only captured one Mirimiri. BCI is developing plans to work with colleagues in Fiji and from Australia to identify its critical roost sites and enhance protection of the habitat upon which it relies.

Florida Bonneted Bat

Priority Species For Global Bat Conservation

Loss and degradation of habitat due to human activities and occasional hurricanes has been devastating for this species.

It’s very small population size and restricted range make recovery especially difficult. In addition, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, in listing the bat as Endangered, said climate change, “including sea-level rise and coastal squeeze,” is likely hit the species very hard.

Congress Ave. Bridge

An amazing experience!

Every summer night, hundreds of people gather to see the world's largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge.

These 1.5 million bats are fun to watch, but they're also making our world a better place to live.

Welcome To Our New Website!

BCI is proud to announce the launch of our new presence on the internet!

Its fresh look and user-friendly navigation will make learning about bats and BCI a breeze.