Media Monitoring Program
Tracking how bats are portrayed in movies, TV, and other media
Why We Monitor
How bats appear in popular media affects public perception. When movies and TV shows get bat biology wrong, it can harm conservation efforts. People might fear bats unnecessarily or misunderstand their ecological importance.
We track these portrayals to understand their impact and provide accurate information. This includes monitoring major franchises that use bat imagery—even when those portrayals don't actually involve real bat biology or conservation.
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Recent Reports
Film featured bat-themed character who claimed special understanding of bats but included no accurate bat biology or conservation messaging.
Major entertainment account posted "bat signal" imagery. No educational content about real bats or their conservation needs.
Merchandise featuring bat imagery on sale. Vendors confirmed no portion of proceeds supports bat conservation.
All reports are reviewed by our volunteer team.
Accurate bat portrayals in media help conservation efforts. Fictional uses of bat imagery matter too.