The Genius of Bats w/Dr Yossi Yovel

All Creatures Podcast

Nature, Science, Natural Sciences

4.7 • 563 Ratings

🗓️ 31 December 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Angie welcomes Dr. Yoshi Jovel, an ecologist and neurobiologist, to discuss his new book 'The Genius Bat: The Secret Life of The Only Flying Mammal.' They delve into the fascinating world of bats, highlighting their intelligence, sophisticated social structures, and remarkable evolutionary traits. Dr. Jovel shares insights from his research, covering topics like echolocation, bat migration, and their robust immune systems. They also discuss the essential role bats play in ecosystems, the challenges they face due to human activities, and the importance of educating the public on bat conservation. 00:00 Introduction to the World of Bats 00:26 Meet Dr. Yoshi Jovel 01:58 Dr. Jovel's Background and Early Interests 04:46 Bats: Fascinating Facts and Misconceptions 10:51 The Importance of Bats in Ecosystems 13:56 Dr. Jovel's Multidisciplinary Approach 23:06 Echolocation: The Superpower of Bats 29:12 Understanding Doppler Shifts in Bats 30:35 AI and Bat Communication 33:29 Social Behavior and Navigation in Bats 39:22 Bats' Immune Systems and Their Secrets 44:27 Conservation Challenges and Efforts 51:36 Engaging the Public and Future Scientists =========================================================== Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:24.0	Today, we're venturing into the nocturnal world of one of nature's most misunderstood and mesmerizing mammals, the bat.
1:33.1	With nearly 15,000 species and evolutionary feats that outshine even the fastest land animals,
1:41.3	bats have mastered the night skies in ways it still astonished scientists.
1:46.9	Joining me today is Dr. Yoshi-Yovel, an ecologist, a neurobiologist, and author of the new book,
1:55.0	The Genius Bat, The Secret Life of the Only Flying Mammal.
2:00.3	Through his groundbreaking research, Dr. Yovell has helped reveal the sophisticated minds
2:05.5	and complex societies behind those fluttering silhouettes that we glimpse at dusk.
2:12.4	His work takes us from rainforest to deserts, and Dr. Yovell is here to share with us how bats think,
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