The Invisible World of Microbats – Dr Joanna Haddock

What is a microbat anyway?

Tim and Ben chat to an expert on all things dark and fluttery, Dr. Joanna Haddock!

Dr. Joanna with a microbat in hand Credit: Dr Joanna Haddock

Our night sky from our cities to deepest forests are full of an invisible world teeming with microbats. Joanna talks to us about what these mysterious critters are doing up there every night and how the light pollution from our cities and towns might be affecting our bat friends.

Luminescence Testing Credit: Joanna Haddock

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Joanna’s thesis is here if you want some light reading!