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State of India’s Bats Report 2024–25
April 20 , 2026
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- The first national report, “State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights threats to bat species in India.
- It is prepared by the Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation International.
- India has about 135 bat species, including 16 endemic (found only in India) species.
- About 7 species are threatened as per IUCN, and 35 species lack proper data.
- Bats help in pollination, seed dispersal, pest control, and maintain ecosystem balance.
- Major threats include urbanisation, deforestation, climate change, and negative perception after COVID-19.
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