
Professor Yossi Yuval
Ecologist and neurobiologist and author of The Genius Bat — Understanding Our Most Mysterious Mammal, interviewed about bat biology, echolocation and conservation.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 30min
How bats became one of the planet’s most successful animals
In this engaging discussion, Professor Yossi Yuval, an ecologist and neurobiologist and author of The Genius Bat, reveals why bats are among the planet's most successful animals. He explains their extraordinary echolocation abilities and how vampire bats boast advanced social networks, even sharing meals. Yuval also highlights the significant threats bats face, like habitat loss and white-nose syndrome, and urges listeners to consider their critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.