Kentucky’s Bats Are Vital, Vulnerable and Often Misunderstood

22/10/2025 20 min
Kentucky’s Bats Are Vital, Vulnerable and Often Misunderstood

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Episode Synopsis

It’s Halloween season, when bats appear in holiday decorations and spooky stories. But beyond their eerie reputation, bats are year-round neighbors in Kentucky and a vital part of our environment.
Matthew Springer is an associate extension professor of wildlife management at the University of Kentucky. His work focuses on wildlife ecology, human-wildlife interactions and conservation outreach. We spoke with Matthew about Kentucky’s bat species, the threats they face, and what people can do to support them.

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