People's bats: discover their secrets at the castle pond!

People's bats: discover their secrets at the castle pond!

All sorts of interesting facts among the nightingals: On Friday, September 5, the city of Chemnitz invites you to an exciting excursion into the mysterious nightlife of the bats. At 7.30 p.m. we start at the footpath at the café "Milchhäuschen", Schloßteichstraße 20. Participation in this special event is free of charge and promises an exciting evening for families and nature lovers.

The two -hour leadership is directed by experienced experts, including Julia Vogel from the Environmental Office Chemnitz, Holger Tippmann, a volunteer bat expert, as well as the committed team of the young nature guard Chemnitz (BUND). During the tour, the participants get exciting insights into the way of life and special features of bats. A highlight will surely be the possibility of watching hunting bats at dusk - an experience that you don't forget so quickly.

bats under the microscope

bats are fascinating creatures! They have been the only mammals that have learned active flights for over 50 million years. In Germany, 25 different types fly, there are even over 1,400 species worldwide that mainly occur in tropical regions. Unfortunately, many of these species in Germany are at risk, and their stocks have decreased dramatically since the 1950s. The main causes are the loss of their natural habitats, intensive agriculture and forestry as well as widespread prejudices against these animals, which many people have often never seen up close. In addition, bats are dependent on insects as the main source of food and need up to 10 grams per night.

With a trained ear, the participants of the excursion can even hear the ultrasound calls of the bats using a detector. This calls, which are sent up to 100 times a second, enable the animals to orient themselves in the dark and find their prey. In addition to their impressive hunting technology, bats are also social beings who live in groups and communicate by chirping and zeters. As a rule, they give birth to one or two boys once a year and can achieve an astonishing age of 20 to 30 years.

a call for protection

The organizers of the bat night indicate that it is important to also reduce prejudices and promote understanding of these animals. Their living conditions are increasingly at risk: neighborhood losses due to disorders and the loss of both summer and winter quarters have severely restricted their space in nature. In addition, road traffic often leads to accidents, the exact number of which is often not recorded.

The bat night therefore promises not only an entertaining, but also an educational experience for all participants. Do not miss the opportunity to experience a piece of nature up close and to learn more about the mysterious living beings of the night!