16 Misunderstood Facts About Bats – International Bat Appreciation Day Special

16 Misunderstood Facts About Bats – International Bat Appreciation Day Special

Throughout history, bats have been unfairly portrayed. In horror movies, old folklore, and those tacky Halloween decorations you see everywhere in October, they are frequently portrayed as evil beings. Even though there are more than 1,400 species of these amazing flying mammals and they are vital to ecosystems all over the world, their ecological significance … Continue reading "16 Misunderstood Facts About Bats – International Bat Appreciation…

Field Notes: Bats in Florida and Jamaica with Cortney Vargas - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

I sit perched on the edge of an examination table with barely contained excitement. A nurse enters with a small syringe in hand, and my smile stretches widely as she wipes my arm with a cool alcohol swab. A rush of anticipation flutters in my chest; today I’m getting the rabies vaccine! It marks the first step toward realizing my 20-year dream of working with bats.   I’ve always loved the underdogs, the misunderstood animals that The post Field …