The bat may not one of the feature animals when thinking about Mississippi wildlife, such as the deer or catfish. But Mississippi is home to 15 types of bats that play a significant role in Mississippi’s ecosystem. Today we welcome Dr. Nicole Hodges , to talk about the role of the bat and how to even attract them t your home with bat boxes.. Also, Libby and Dr. Majure talk about one of the giant beetles that are making an appearance this time of year.

Links discussed in this episode:.

• Natural Heritage Program
• Build a Bat House
• North America’s largest scarab beetle

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