Bats of the Midnight Sun

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Bats of the Midnight Sun

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Mar 12, 2024

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by Trina Moyles • Active in daylight during the Arctic summer and hibernating during the long winter nights, Alaska’s little brown bats are a unique population. Can their niche lives help them avoid white-nose syndrome?
The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

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Mar 12, 2024

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Hakai Magazine explores science, society, and the environment from a coastal perspective. This audio edition showcases readings of our long-form feature stories. New episodes are typically published Tuesdays.

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Bats of the Midnight Sun

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