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Organization for Bat Conservation
Bat Zone is the headquarters of the nationally renowned Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC). Founded by Kim Williams and Rob Mies, the OBC’s research is conducted in all parts of the Midwest, Costa Rica and Australia. The authors of many scientific papers, along with their book "Understanding Bats," Williams and Mies have been featured on numerous TV shows including The Today Show and Martha Stewart Living, and have consulted for National Geographic, Nickelodeon and The Discovery Channel.



