Loss of Biodiversity in Bats

1. Die offs

1.1. Feral cats

1.2. Hunting

1.3. Food loss

2. Climate Change

2.1. Combatting climate change

2.2. Politics

3. Habitat Destruction

3.1. Deforestation

3.2. Agriculturization

3.3. Mismanaged urbanization

4. Bad reputation

4.1. Human myths with bad connotations

4.1.1. Vampires

4.1.2. Associations with the devil

4.2. Good host for pathogens

4.2.1. Relatively long lifespan

4.2.1.1. Diseases

4.2.1.1.1. Zoonoses

4.2.1.1.2. Bat-Specific Diseases

4.2.2. Hibernation

4.2.3. Migration patterns

4.2.4. Most pathogens do not harm bat hosts