The independent newspaper have reported that the Christmas island pipistrelle bat is near extinction with only 20 bats remaining, under the bark of one tree on Christmas Island, off the coast of Australia. Experts have differing opinions on the best way to preserve the species.
Read the full article on the links below.
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/christmas-island-bat-months-from-extinction-1677667.html
Or some basic info on bats here
https://ues.org.uk/species/bats