{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd42df8e8b7d3577670d4a1/5f4819e4e554f03b15fb12ba?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Creature Comforts | Mississippi Bats","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd42df8e8b7d3577670d4a1/1598559281706-d75690d62585e2bcdb2556473498e859.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The bat may not one of the feature animals when thinking about Mississippi wildlife, such as the deer or catfish.&nbsp;But Mississippi is home to 15 types of bats that play a significant role in Mississippi’s ecosystem.&nbsp;Today we welcome Dr. Nicole Hodges ,  to talk about the role of the bat and how to even attract them t your home with bat boxes..&nbsp;Also, Libby and Dr. Majure talk about one of the giant beetles that are making an appearance this time of year.</p><p><br></p><p>Links discussed in this episode:.</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mdwfp.com/museum/seek-study/natural-heritage-program/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Heritage Program</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife/Cover/Build-a-Bat-House.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Build a Bat House</a></li><li><a href=\"https://beetlesinthebush.com/2011/03/04/north-americas-largest-scarab-beetle/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">North America’s largest scarab beetle</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}