GBatNet Courses

Conservation Endocrinology - A Focus on Stress Physiology in Bats

Discover how stress physiology in bats is studied through endocrinology, exploring conservation research methods and physiological responses in these fascinating mammals.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Beginner's Guide to Field Hygiene for Bat Handling

Learn essential bat handling protocols and field hygiene practices following IUCN guidelines, perfect for both newcomers and experienced researchers seeking a comprehensive refresher.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Environmental DNA: Applications for Detecting Bat Species

Discover how environmental DNA techniques can detect bat species presence, with insights into cutting-edge molecular methods and practical applications in wildlife conservation.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bat Flight: Extreme Locomotion, Muscle Physiology, and Temperature

Discover the fascinating world of bat flight mechanics, exploring how muscle physiology and temperature affect their unique aerial abilities in this engaging scientific presentation.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Acoustic World of Bats: Sonar Jamming, Stealth and Silence

Explore the fascinating world of bat sonar, stealth behaviors, and acoustic communication through expert insights into their unique sensory capabilities and survival strategies.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling Human Behavior - Social Science in Bat Research

Explore how social science research methods enhance bat conservation efforts by understanding human behavior and interactions with bat populations and habitats.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Many Bats Are There? And Other Problems in Conservation Genetics

Discover how population and conservation genetics aid bat research, from basic concepts to advanced applications in determining species populations and preservation strategies.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bats and Genomics: Understanding the Impact on Research

Discover how genomics revolutionizes bat research through an accessible introduction to DNA analysis, sequencing technologies, and their applications in understanding bat biology and evolution.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bats and Wind Energy: A Crash Course in a Wicked Problem

Discover how wind energy development affects bat populations and explore research opportunities in this emerging field of conservation biology and renewable energy impacts.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Echolocation and Bioacoustics in Bats: From Basic Principles to Field Research

Discover the fascinating world of bat echolocation, from basic principles to advanced bioacoustics techniques, including species identification, behavioral studies, and field research methods.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Immunology and Bats: An Introduction to Research Methods

Discover the fascinating world of bat immunology through an accessible introduction, perfect for newcomers and researchers interested in exploring this unique field of study.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Radio Telemetry for Bat Research

Discover the fundamentals of bat tracking through radio telemetry, from basic concepts to practical field applications, suitable for researchers and enthusiasts at all experience levels.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sights, Scents, and Sounds - The Sensory World of Bats

Discover how bats use sight, scent, and sound for foraging, navigation, and decision-making with behavioral ecology expert Dr. Alyson Brokaw in this engaging research talk.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Global Review of Bat Box Research

Discover a global review of bat box research with Dr. Reed Crawford, exploring thermoregulatory strategies of endangered Indiana bats in artificial and natural roosts.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Social Lives of Bats - My Field for Dummies

Discover the fascinating world of bat social behavior, cooperation, and friendship-like relationships with Princeton's Dr. Gerald Carter in this engaging exploration.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video