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2 Jan, 10 tweets, 17 min read
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
Welcome to 2021 everyone! I’ll be ending my Twitter Takeover with @realscientists officially tomorrow, but I want to get your feedback & share a few last #bat resources before signing off.

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(Video from @BatConIntl's Bracken Cave)
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
Time for a poll! What was your favorite bat thing to learn about this week? Feel free to comment below!

#Bats #BatConservation #BatTwitter
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
If you’re looking for a great short documentary about bats, check out “The Truth About Bats” by @NerdyBatLady and @path_wandering



#Bats #BatConservation #BatTwitter
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
For more of a glimpse into what I do as a bat conservationist, check out my full episode of “Mission Unstoppable” by @CBSUnstoppable ⬇️🦇



@IfThenSheCan @aaas #Bats #BatConservation
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
There are TONS of other great #bat people on social media! Here’s some to get you started:
@bat_biomes
@alyb_batgirl
@CylitaGuy
@EdwardHurme
@rodrigomedellin
@LauraLikesBats
@FrickWinifred
@batgirl_susan
@ChiropteraNixon
@NerdyBatLady
@batsborealis
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
And a few more #bat folks to follow!
@HenlakeBats
@IroroTanshi
@YovelBatLab
@latin_bat
@jonrflanders
@theresalaverty
@KAJonasson
@pintobat
@Batty_AMA
@mgambarios
@AdventuresBat
@OccasionalBat
@GiveBatsABreak
@Bat_Week

#Bats #BatConservation #BatTwitter
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
I always love to connect with folks about #bats! Find me on:
Twitter (@BatsForLife)
Instagram (instagram.com/batsforlife_kr…)
My website (kristenlear.wixsite.com/batconservatio…)

🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

I give community bat presentations/activities, so feel free to reach out!
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
In case you missed them, here are all the threads from this week's bat topics:
threadreaderapp.com/thread/1343659…

threadreaderapp.com/thread/1343986…

threadreaderapp.com/thread/1344039…

threadreaderapp.com/thread/1344347…

threadreaderapp.com/thread/1344417…

threadreaderapp.com/thread/1344732…

#Bats
@threadreaderapp unroll
[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
And here’s this last thread unrolled!
threadreaderapp.com/thread/1345171…

I'm signing off for the night, but will check back on the poll tomorrow & give some final words before ending my batty @realscientists Takeover 🦇

Happy New Year!

#Bats #BatConservation

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Happy New Year's Eve! To end 2020 & prep us for the New Year, I'm excited to talk today about one of my favorite bat topics:

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I'd like to end the today with some super cool #BatFacts! Get ready for your mind to be BLOWN!
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#Bats #BatTwitter
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Today I'd like to start by talking about a topic that has received more attention recently: bats & diseases.
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Do bats carry more viruses than other animals? A recent study suggests there are many viruses hosted by bats simply b/c there are many species of bats, not because they are more inherently dangerous to humans than other mammals.
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[Tweet by @BatsForLife]
New thread: The Benefits of Bats!

Bats are vital parts of natural ecosystems and provide numerous ecosystem services to us. In this thread, we'll talk about these benefits. Grab your popcorn (or grape...) and enjoy!
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29 Dec 20
[Tweet by @BatsForLife] Time for some Bat Basics!
1) There are over 1400 species of bats. Look at some of the amazing diversity!
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Before we take flight with loads of bat info, I’d like to introduce myself & share a little about what it’s like getting to work with bats all around the world! Short answer: it’s AWESOME!

Check out a video from @CBSUnstoppable for some of what I do as a bat conservationist!
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