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Bats in South Dakota play an important role in the ecosystem, eating insects and controlling mosquito populations. Discover more about the dozen species of bats, including Eastern Red Bat, Hoary Bat, and Longlegged Myotis that can be found hibernating in the winter. Find out about the Silver-haired Bat and Western Smallfooted Myotis that fly during the day and the threats they face from destruction of their habitat, White Nose Syndrome and human impacts.

Bats in South Dakota play an important role in the ecosystem, eating insects and controlling mosquito populations. Discover more about the dozen species of bats, including Eastern Red Bat, Hoary Bat, and Longlegged Myotis that can be found hibernating in the winter. Find out about the Silver-haired Bat and Western Smallfooted Myotis that fly during the day and the threats they face from destruction of their habitat, White Nose Syndrome and human impacts.

Bats in South Dakota play an important role in the ecosystem, eating insects and controlling mosquito populations. Discover more about the dozen species of bats, including Eastern Red Bat, Hoary Bat, and Longlegged Myotis that can be found hibernating in the winter. Find out about the Silver-haired Bat and Western Smallfooted Myotis that fly during the day and the threats they face from destruction of their habitat, White Nose Syndrome and human impacts.

Climate-related changes, such as warmer temperatures and a change in the chemistry of our oceans, will threaten our shellfish. Ocean Acidification What is Ocean Acidification? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is produced every day and absorbed by the oceans. As CO2 reacts with seawater, it lowers pH and reduces the concentration of carbonate ions. Motor vehicles and other transportation-related sources produce CO2.