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Our Project Featured in the Romanian National Press!
We are excited to announce that our cross-border project has been featured in the national press in Romania! The article, published by Satu Mare Online, highlights the importance of our ongoing collaboration between Romania and Ukraine to protect bat populations...
Bats in Myth and Reality: Do They Really Get Stuck in Our Hair?
EnglishBats have long fascinated — and sometimes frightened — people around the world. These mysterious creatures of the night are surrounded by countless myths, legends, and old wives’ tales. But how much truth is there behind these stories? One of the most common...
Night Riders – The Bats
Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight, using their wings to actively navigate the night skies. All bat species living in Europe are insectivores, meaning they feed exclusively on insects. So, despite popular myths, you’re unlikely to encounter any vampires or blood-sucking bats swooping around Romania or Ukraine.
Bats of Romania and Ukraine: Europe’s Hidden Nightlife
Romania and Ukraine are true havens for European bats. With their vast forests, river valleys, old-growth woodlands, abundant caves, and historic buildings, these countries host an impressive variety of bat species — over 30 species in Romania and more than 28 species confirmed in Ukraine.
BAT2LIFE: A New Cross-Border Initiative for Bat Conservation in Romania and Ukraine
In March 2025, a significant step was taken towards the conservation of bat populations in the cross-border regions of Romania and Ukraine with the launch of the BAT2LIFE project. This initiative aims to protect bats by raising environmental awareness...