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Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 2 of 2
Zahir Ringgold CordesOctober 31st, 2023Welcome back to this two-part blog series, where we are demystifying the remarkable world of bats! So far, we have covered the batty basics of the order Chiroptera, to which bats belong. If you have not yet read part one of this series, check it out here. Florida’s Fabulous Flying Mammals In Florida, we have […]
Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 1 of 2
Zahir Ringgold CordesOctober 31st, 2023Bats: Shrouded in Mystery and Fear As human beings, we have had a close relationship with the natural world since the beginning of our species’ journey on this planet. Throughout the centuries, as cultures around the world developed, the animals and plants in our environments were often the focus of myths, legends, and symbolism. Among […]
This Halloween, have a heart for bats; a UF/IFAS expert explains
Lourdes MederosOctober 16th, 2023People of all cultures have a love-hate relationship with bats. Feared for their portrayals after decades of horror movies and centuries of folklore, bats are also the ultimate must-have for Halloween decor. Florida has 13 species of bats year-round that are among 1,300 species worldwide, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bat population […]
