Research indicates that Mexican free-tailed bats have roosted in Carlsbad Caverns for over 5,000 years. The population of the bat colony changes from season to season. It also changes daily, perhaps in response to conditions of drought or rain, food availability, or the life-cycle of the bats. Research on the diet and activity level of the bats is ongoing and will help explain the causes of population change. Help the bats You can help protect bats by adopting a bat at the visitor center in The Cavern Bookstore .
Loss of habitat is a serious problem for bats.
You can help by putting a bat house in your yard. Learn the truth about bats and help spread the word to others that bats are beneficial.