Biodiversity Bites - Batting for Bats

Biodiversity Bites - Batting for Bats

Author: NSW Saving Our Species August 29, 2023 Duration: 7:34

One of the most widely misunderstood creatures, bats, unfortunately, have a bad rap. This episode will dispel some common misconceptions about bats. We’ll learn fun facts and the usefulness of these cryptic creatures.

Of 34 bat species in NSW, there are 18 that are listed as threatened or extinct. Threats for these bats include habitat loss, human activities and climate change.

Tune in to see what’s happening with these bats, why we want to help them and how you can get involved to aid in their protection.


Links to get involved:


Bats in Backyards - tiny.cc/sosbatsinbackyards


National Flying Fox Monitoring Program - tiny.cc/sosflyingfoxes


The related Business of Biodiversity 30 min Ep. 11: Threatened Connections - tiny.cc/sosthreatenedconnections


This episode has been produced by the growloveproject.com for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit savingourspecies.online/podcast


There's a quiet revolution happening where boardrooms meet the bush. Business of Biodiversity digs into the unexpected and essential partnerships forming between conservationists and the private sector. This isn't about charity; it's about a fundamental shift in how we value our natural world. Each episode, brought to you by NSW Saving Our Species, introduces you to landholders managing their properties as thriving ecosystems, tech developers creating innovative monitoring tools, and business leaders who see a healthy environment as a cornerstone of a resilient economy. We get into the real stories of how these collaborations are pulling specific threatened species back from the brink. Tuning in, you'll hear concrete examples of why biodiversity isn't just an environmental concern-it's a critical component of long-term business planning and community prosperity. This podcast moves beyond theory to showcase the practical work being done on the ground, raising awareness for conservation programs that are yielding tangible results. It’s a series for anyone curious about the tangible intersections of ecology and enterprise, proving that the future of industry is inextricably linked to the health of our planet.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 22

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