The Incredible World of Bats with Merlin Tuttle | The Beet

Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to the research, education and the conservation of bats. it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience, view the world's finest bat photo gallery, and support his continuing efforts.

He is joined by Teresa Nichta, Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence and all things in between.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro
1:45 - The magic of bats as pest control
15:16 - Biodiversity & bats
26:53 - Bat houses
38:05 - Pollination
51:55 - Common bat myths & misconceptions

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