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Jack breaks down the myths, facts, and science behind one of Mississippi’s most misunderstood mammals. Mississippi is home to 14 different species of bats, all of which play a major role in keeping insect populations under control, eating their body weight in insects every night.
The conversation covers:
• How bats benefit Mississippi’s ecosystems and agriculture
• Common myths about bats, caves, and rabies
• What white-nose syndrome is and how biologists monitor it
• Where bats roost and how you can attract them with bat houses
• Why bats are vital for farmers and the environment
Jack also shares his personal path from Delta State University to the Museum of Natural Science, what it’s like to prep mammals for the museum’s research collection, and how fieldwork takes him into caves, culverts, and even football stadiums.
Mississippi Outdoors