Montanhas: Refúgio Climático dos Morcegos

Mountains: A Climate Refuge for Bats
This awareness-raising activity aims to engage the public in the conservation and demystification of bats, highlighting their ecological importance and the vital role mountains play as a refuge for bats. Through interactive presentations, field observations, and educational materials, participants will discover how mountainous habitats serve as critical shelters for bat populations facing climate change, and learn about the fascinating behaviours and ecosystem services provided by these often-misunderstood mammals.

The activity will be led by two biologist researchers, Helena Raposeira and Pedro Horta, who specialize in bats, ecology, climate change, and evolution.