dedication point - season 3, episode 5: bats of the nca

A discussion with Rita Dixon from Idaho Fish and Game about bat research and conservation in idaho.

episode summary:

In this episode we’re talking about the role of bats in the ecosystems of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA. Guest Rita Dixon discusses efforts to survey bat populations in the NCA and throughout Idaho, as well as the threats posed by white-nose syndrome and wind energy development.

Resources:

More information about the Idaho Fish and Game Department’s State Wildlife Action Plan

credits:

Episode produced by the Birds of Prey NCA Partnership, in association with the Wild Lens Collective, and with support from the Conservation Lands Foundation.

Producers: Matthew Podolsky and Steve Alsup

Music by: Like a Rocket

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Photos of bats in idaho: