Humane Society of Elkhart County

We’ve been seeing quite a few bat cases lately.  It’s important for you and your family to understand the dangers of bats and rabies.  Please read the following article below:

Why Should I Learn About Bats and Rabies?

Most of the recent human rabies cases in the United States have been caused by rabies virus from bats. Awareness of the facts about bats and rabies can help people protect themselves, their families, and their pets. This information may also help clear up misunderstandings about bats.

When people think about bats, they often imagine things that are not true. Bats are not blind. They are neither rodents nor birds. They will not suck your blood — and most do not have rabies. Bats play key roles in ecosystems around the globe, from rain forests to deserts, especially by eating insects, including agricultural pests. The best protection we can offer these unique mammals is to learn more about their habits and recognize the value of living safely with them.

A male red bat rests for the day in a maple tree during fall migration south from Canada. Males are more brightly colored than females.

A hoary bat pauses in a hemlock tree. It is one of America’s largest and most strikingly colored bats.

Read more of this article here.