Altitudinal variation in bats, Understanding peoples’ perception to bats in Sagarmatha (Everest) Zone

The field based study was performed in Sagarmatha Zone of Eastern Nepal to assess altitudinal variation of bats and to understand peoples’ perception about bats in the area. The study presented new evidences of bat distribution regionally and globally. Apart the study presented a low understanding to bats in the study area which was significantly increased to higher level of proper understanding by different conservation awareness during the period.