Wildlife belongs in the wild, not hung up on walls as decoration. That's why we're urging Amazon to join Etsy and eBay and stop selling painted woolly bats so their populations can again flourish in the wild — where they belong. The United States is the largest known market for trade in these unique orange-and-black bats, who are native to South and Southeast Asia. Their populations are declining, and their biggest threat is overcollection for decor. In fact in just 12 weeks, a study found 215 listings for painted woolly bats on Amazon, eBay, and Etsy alone. There's hope: In response to rising public concern over the sale of these bats, Etsy and eBay have barred their sale. It's time for Amazon to step up and do the same. [Image description: A painted woolly bat in mid-flight, featuring striking orange and black wings, with a caption that reads: 'I’m a painted woolly bat, not a wall decoration.'] #paintedwoollybat #batsarecool #stopwildlifetrade #wildlifeconservation