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Batcall-L Listserv
We have a listserv that is used to broadcast general announcements and to allow rapid open discussion between all bat-minded people. This is the fastest way to reach a number of people who are interested in studying bats, so give it a try!
Once you are subscribed to a list, you will receive copies of every message sent to the list address (batcall-L@list.unm.edu). Likewise, if you wish to send a message to every member of a mailing list, simply address an email message to the list's address (batcall-L@list.unm.edu) and all recipients of the list will get a copy.
To subscribe to the mailing list, send an email message to listserv@list.unm.edu with the following as message text: SUBSCRIBE batcall-L
If you have problems subscribing yourself to the mailing list, contact sulis@unm.edu and ask to be added to the batcall-L listserv.
If you wish to unsubscribe from the mailing list, send an email message to listserv@list.unm.edu, from the email account that is subscribed to the list, containing the following as message text: UNSUBSCRIBE batcall-L
BATLINE is an international e-mail discussion group devoted to topics of interest to bat researchers and enthusiasts. Topics include anatomy, morphology and physiology, bat houses, behavior, captivity and rehabilitation, conservation, management and research groups, diseases, parasites and other medical matters, echolocation and sonic analysis, education, legends and folklore, public health considerations, research tools and techniques, and taxonomy and systematics. Since the list began in 1993, it has expanded to hundreds of subscribers from approximately 25 countries.
To subscribe to the BATLINE, send mail to esquire@basicallybats.org. Leave the subject line blank. In the body of the message, type:
subscribe batline
Subscriptions are usually processed within a few minutes. Once you have been subscribed you will receive confirmation and useful e-mail commands.
Once subscribed, send messages to the list by sending your e-mail to:
For your convenience, BATLINE is also offered in digest form. If you wish to receive just one e-mail daily with the day's BATLINE messages, then subscribe as follows:
subscribe batline-digest
List members wishing to unsubscribe from BATLINE or BATLINE-digest should send a message to esquire@basicallybats.org with the following command in the body of the message:
unsubscribe batline
or
unsubscribe batline-digest
SBDN listserv
A listserv has been established for the SBDN to enhance communication between individuals interested in bat conservation in the southeastern United States. The Southeastern Bat Diversity Network was established in August 1995 at the 25th North American Symposium on Bat Research held in Boston, MA. The mission of the SBDN is to conserve bat diversity in the southeastern United States. This group is composed of professional biologists, and others involved in bat research and conservation, from state and federal agencies, non-governmental agencies, private land managers and many others. You can learn more about the organization, and how you can get involved with regional bat conservation efforts, at the SBDN website.
To subscribe to the SBDN, send a message to esquire@basicallybats.org. Leave the subject line blank. In the body of the e-mail message type:
subscribe sbdn
Once subscribed, send messages to the list by sending your e-mail to:
To unsubscribe from the SBDN listserv, send a message to esquire@basicallybats.org. Leave the subject line blank. In the body of the e-mail message type:
unsubscribe sbdn
If you require assistance, please contact Susan Barnard at batcons@mindspring.com.
CHIROPTERA is a closed list with discussions limited to chiropteran science. CHIROPTERA is open for the discussion of all bat issues including personal philosophies, news articles, conservation movements, educational programming, and bat rehabilitation, rescue and control.
To subscribe to CHIROPTERA, send a message to esquire@basicallybats.org. Leave the subject line blank. In the body of the e-mail message type:
subscribe chiroptera
Once subscribed, send messages to the list by sending your e-mail to:
To unsubscribe from CHIROPTERA, send a message to esquire@basicallybats.org. Leave the subject line blank. In the body of the e-mail message type:
unsubscribe chiroptera
If you require assistance, please contact Susan Barnard at batcons@mindspring.com.