Bat Biology
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Instructor: Stephanie Holt
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Level: Beginner
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Number of chapters: 16
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Length: 3 hours
Learn
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what makes bats unique among mammals, from their anatomy to their behaviours
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bat evolution and their rodent-like common ancestor
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the critical roles they play in ecosystems, from pollination to pest control
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the fascinating myths and cultural stories surrounding them
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the importance of bat conservation and how to get involved
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Meet your scientist
Stephanie Holt
Stephanie Holt is an ecologist and conservationist with a deep-rooted passion for British wildlife. As the UK Biodiversity Training Manager at the Natural History Museum's Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity, she leads initiatives that inspire, train, and empower people to study and record the UK's flora and fauna. Steph managed the Identification Trainers for the Future project , delivering hands-on traineeships and workshops that equipped participants with essential species identification and communication skills, helping many forge careers in conservation and ecology. Now, she is developing a new five-year training strategy, building on her expertise to engage people from all backgrounds, sparking life-long curiosity in the natural world and fostering a deeper connection with the species and habitats around us.
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