Bats and Wind Farms with Dr. Merlin Tuttle

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks to Dr. Merlin Tuttle about bats and wind farms.

Episode suggestion: Come to conversations ready to learn and ready to be curious.

Merlin started his bat career as a teenager, has done field research on every continent where bats live, photographed hundreds of species, founded and led Bat Conservation International for 30 years (retiring in 2009) and has been a key force in changing the way the world perceives bats. Merlin is comfortable crawling deep into caves, lugging equipment through tropical jungles, or standing on a stage introducing the world to the Secret Lives of Bats.

Call to action: Research your utility company and ask about green energy options in your area.

More than 3 million bats a year are being killed by wind farms, none of which are labelled as endangered

What can listeners do to get more involved?

Be more knowledgeable about who you support. Ask them questions!
Reduce the power you use!

“Why run animals to environmental irrelevance before doing anything?”

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Win Friends Not Battles
Female bats harmed disproprotionately by turbines
Where to find Dr. Tuttle: Video Library | Photo Library | Website

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