Throughout this unit there will be many opportunities to take advantage of interdisciplinary involvement such as mathematics, industrial technology, geography, etc. Schools that participate in this monitoring unit are encouraged to join Bat Conservation International, Inc. in Austin, Texas. All collected data from the BatNet project will be forwarded to BCI for their use in the North American Bat House Research Project. Sites that join the Bat Conservation International program will receive all necessary materials for participating in this national study along with the Bats quarterly magazine that consistently has a wealth of useful bat information. Don't begin this project unless you intend to keep your bat house in place all year long.
Wild animals are always subject to injury by predators.
Caring for bats requires special knowledge and procedures. Bats carry bacteria, viruses and parasites that are foreign to us. The droppings of animals may contain bacteria. If you handle anything touched by bats, it is important to wash your hands afterwards. Bats may bite when cornered or surprised and have the capability of carrying rabies, although bat rabies is uncommon.