In Västerbotten, there are many different species of bats, but we do not know much about them yet. Uncover the secrets of bats with us at Curiosum and become a bat detective!
Adventures of a bat detective
Image Susanne Hörnfeldt FahlénIn Västerbotten there are about 15 species of bats. All bats are special in their own way, but they have some things in common.
The bat is a nocturnal animal, it is awake at night and sleeps during the day.
It sleeps in dark little cavities, caves, mines, in bat houses or in the attic of some old house. At night it comes out to hunt. The bats in Västerbotten only hunt insects and spiders. A bat can eat up to 1000 insects every night. Wow!
ImageSusanne Hörnfeldt Fahlén
Some bats live here all year round and go into torpor (deep sleep) during the winter season, while others fly south to warmer regions.
There's a lot we don't know about the bats in Västerbotten. We still lack information about which bats live in Västerbotten. All bat detectives can help by gathering and submitting information into Artportalen.
Something else we don't know is where the bats go into their winter sleep here in Västerbotten. It is a mystery that scientists still need to solve. Or maybe you will be the first person to solve it?
June 16 and 23 we have two open workshops where you can build a bat house for Västerbotten bats!
NOTE! Limited number of seats.
Book here
In August, we will have three open workshops where you can build your own bat detector.
A booking link with more information will soon be available here.
At the end of August, you can join our guided bat walks in central Umeå with experienced guides.
A booking link with more information will soon be available here.
On August 27, you are welcome to experience the international bat night at Curiosum.
More information about the event will be published here in August.
