{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd42df8e8b7d3577670d4a1/635ab745030a710012add30f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Creature Comforts | Bats","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd42df8e8b7d3577670d4a1/1666889832379-01616beafa424e0655ee2ac95a6b8ab0.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 Katelin Cross from the <a href=\"https://www.mdwfp.com/museum.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Museum of Natural Science</a> to talk about the role of the bat, answer any questions you might have about these winged mammals, and share the details about the upcoming Park After Dark event.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.animalmedicalcenterofjackson.com/Home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Animal Medical Center</a>, and Libby Hartfield,&nbsp;retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, take your pet questions and talk about your latest brushes with nature!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Join the conversation by email:&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"mailto:animals@mpbonline.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>animals@mpbonline.org</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}