BATS, ZOONOTIC DISEASE,
& HOW LUBEE IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The current pandemic has led to misinformation, hysteria, and the unfortunate killing of bats. We created this webpage to provide information on a range of topics to cover everything from bats to wildlife trafficking. Portions of the Lubee statement were provided by certain members of our scientific advisory board, some of whom are virologists and epidemiologists playing an active role in the current crisis.
We encourage dialogue with everyone. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at info@lubee.org.
No matter the media coverage, false information, or fear,
always remember ...
Bats And Other Wildlife Aren’t The Problem, Humans Are.
Lubee Statement on Bats and Zoonotic Disease
Lubee Research Statement - Our Role in Understanding Bats and Human Health
Bat TAG Recommendations for Working with Bats in a Zoological Institution
Bat Conservation Trust Information on Covid-19 and Bats
Peru Mob Burns Hundreds of Bats
Bats Are Not to Blame for Coronavirus, Humans Are
The Truth About Bats video produced by Emily Stanford
Jane Goodall Statement on Our Relationship With the Natural World
Coronavirus Leads to More Premature Scapegoating of Bats
More Evidence Suggests Pangolins May Have Passed Coronavirus From Bats to Humans
Human Impact on Wildlife to Blame for Spread of Viruses, says study
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals and Eurobats statement
Joint Statement from Bats without Borders and Bat Conservation Africa
BCT Conservationist - It Isn't Bats That Have Caused This Pandemic, it's Humans
It’s a Tough Time to Be a Fan of Bats, Bat Devotees Step Up Defense of Their Favorite Creature
US Department of the Interior Guidance for FWS employees engaging in Activities with Bats
Guidelines for Communicating About Bats to Prevent Persecution in the Time of COVID-19
Does public fear that bats spread COVID-19 jeopardize bat conservation?
COVID-19 doesn't infect key US bat species
IUCN SSC Bat Specialist Group - FAQs Covid-19 and Bats