Merlin Tuttle

Dr. Merlin Tuttle, the founder of Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation and a leading bat conservationist, shares fascinating insights about the critical relationship between bats and plants. He details how bats are essential for pollination and seed dispersal, even adapting plants to attract them. Tuttle highlights the economic benefits of bats in agriculture, especially for crops like cacao and rice. He also discusses changing perceptions through compassionate dialogue and the importance of collaboration for effective conservation efforts.

Join Dr. Merlin Tuttle, an acclaimed bat expert with over five decades in chiropterology, as he shares thrilling tales from the field. He discusses the critical role bats play in ecosystems and agriculture, debunking myths about rabies and revealing their charming behaviors, such as sleeping upside down. Learn about their unique adaptations like echolocation and the challenges they face, including white-nose syndrome. Tuttle also dives into the fascinating world of urban bats and how they coexist with city life, reminding us that these misunderstood creatures are nature's silent helpers.

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In this engaging discussion, Dr. Merlin Tuttle, America's favorite chiropterologist, shares his passion for bat conservation and insights from his extensive photography work. He debunks myths about bats being dangerous and highlights their vital roles in ecosystems, such as pollination. Listeners learn about the unique mating behaviors of bats, how to effectively spot them, and the challenges they face from threats like white-nose syndrome. With humor and fascinating anecdotes, Tuttle reveals the wonder of these misunderstood creatures.

You may have heard that bats drink blood, carry diseases, and get caught in human hair, but the truth is much more interesting! Connect With Merlin Tuttle: 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; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education, and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts. Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), 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. Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices