But Why Live: Bats and Beavers

Barry Genzlinger, co-founder of the Vermont Bat Center, shares fascinating insights about bats, including their unique echolocation and the effects of white-nose syndrome. Wildlife biologist Kim Royar highlights the exceptional traits of beavers, emphasizing their importance as ecological engineers. The discussion covers beavers’ impressive adaptations, their role in creating habitats, and conservation strategies for coexistence with humans. Listeners also get to explore the evolutionary connections between bats and current wildlife challenges.