Episode 35: Bats and Dung Moss

 

Bats may be creepy to some, but we think they are pretty damn cool. Casey shares some bat-related facts, including bats found in Idaho, things bats eat (scorpions!?), and some ecosystem services bats provide.

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Next, Daniel talks about some stinky moss called dung moss. Such species grow on feces and smell like feces, so not surprisingly, flies help spread their spores.

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This episode aired on Radio Boise in October 2018 and featured music by Toy Zoo.

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