The Bats of Alberta | Documentary on Bats, Conservation & White-Nose Syndrome

The Bats of Alberta (2019) A documentary exploring the lives of Alberta’s bats, from their unique biology and misunderstood reputation to the growing threats of white-nose syndrome and wind energy. Told through the voices of scientists, bat enthusiasts, and field biologists, this film invites viewers to see bats not as creatures of fear, but as essential parts of our ecosystems worth protecting. Note: Since filming, COSEWIC has assessed Hoary, Eastern Red, and Silver-haired Bats as Endangered. Learn more: https://www.albertabats.ca #AlbertaBats #BatConservation #WhiteNoseSyndrome #Biodiversity #wildlifedocumentary 00:00 Learning about bats 01:26 The oldest bats on record 02:40 Why bats fascinate us 04:01 Bat diversity and safety 05:01 Why they matter 06:27 Studying bats in Alberta 08:10 White-nose syndrome 12:46 Wind energy and bat mortality 16:54 Threats facing Alberta’s bats 18:30 How people can help bats