Anabat

Anabat is a specialized acoustic monitoring system used to detect and identify bat species by recording their echolocation calls. Bats use sound waves to navigate and find food, emitting high-frequency sounds that bounce back from objects, allowing them to "see" their surroundings. Anabat devices capture these sounds, and through analysis, researchers can determine which bat species are present in a given area. This technology is valuable for studying bat populations, assessing biodiversity, and monitoring ecosystems, particularly because many bat species are endangered and play crucial roles in pest control and pollination.