Finally, it might provide protection to persons at risk for inapparent exposures to rabies. This is the reason that we get the vaccine. This is what our students get. The CDC recommends anitmalarial medications when traveling to lowland areas of Central America. You will learn how to study, capture and handle bats.
Bats play a vital role in natural ecosystems and are particularly important in the tropics.
You will learn much about the biology of bats as a part of our program. You will also get to contribute to ongoing research on their biology but it is important that we take safety precautions including wearing gloves and preexposure vaccines . Many of our students have said that the bat research was one of their favorite parts of our program. In fact several have continued to work with us on bat research in Texas. Please talk to us if you have concerns.