Are you ready to uncover the mysterious world of bats? Join us on an exciting journey as we explore the secrets of these enigmatic creatures with renowned wildlife ecologist and bat expert, Dr. Dave Johnston. Hailing all the way from Costa Rica, Dr. Johnston will guide us through the incredible diversity of bats, from tiny dragonfly-sized species to those with wingspans as large as eagles. But that's just the beginning! We'll discover astonishing bat behaviors, from echolocation to singing bats to altruistic behavior. With so many different species filling various niches worldwide, we'll learn about the challenges bats face, from urbanization to wind turbines and the devastating white-nose syndrome. So, buckle up and get ready to unravel the mysteries of these extraordinary creatures on this captivating episode with Dr. Dave Johnston.You can find some of Dr. Johnston's work on research gate.FULL SHOW NOTESLINKS TO TOPICS DISCUSSEDBat Conservation InternationalBernal Rodriguez-HerreraBrock Fenton - Bat BiologistCalifornia Bat Working GroupCorky QuirkHigh frequency hearing test - the YouTube video I mentionedNorth American Society for Bat Research (nasbr.org)Western Bat Working GroupYouth Science Institute (YSI)Recommended BooksBats of British Columbia by Cori Lausen, Mark Brigham, et al. 2022.A Miscellany of Bats. M. Brock Fenton and Jens Rydell. 2023.The following music was used for this media project:Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9616-spellboundLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://brianholtzmusic.com Support the show