Into the Garden - Bats as Pollinators

Discover the fascinating world of bats as pollinators in this 38-minute virtual event from the "Into the Garden" series. Delve into the often-overlooked role of bats in pollination, exploring their specialized relationships with certain plants and their impact on ecosystems. Learn about the 13 bat species found in Florida, their diverse diets, and their crucial ecosystem services. Explore bat characteristics, including echolocation, and understand the threats they face, such as white-nose syndrome and habitat changes. Gain insights into scientific bat-catching methods, their nocturnal behavior, and their potential to influence species evolution. Uncover intriguing facts about bat physiology and their importance in maintaining ecological balance.

Introduction
Welcome
Field Work
Bats
Diet
Habitat
Ecosystem Services
Echolocation
Florida Bats
Bats as pollinators
Tubelift Bat
Bat Pollination
Fruit Eating Bat
Threats to Bats
Whitenose Syndrome
Bat Habitat
Characteristics
Tongues
Habitat Changes
Cure
Bats at Night
How Scientists Catch Bats
Can Bats Sneeze
Can Bats Create New Species