How beavers build an all-you-can-eat bat buffet with Professor Anne Goodenough
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This week, we chat with Anne Goodenough, Professor of Applied Ecology at the University of Gloucestershire, about the fascinating relationship between beavers and bats.
In this episode, we explore:
🦇 How beaver wetlands act as an "all you can eat buffet" or an "all-inclusive resort" for insectivorous bats.
🦇 Bat species in Britain, and which benefit the most from beaver activities.
🦇 Why bats are a crucial indicator of a healthy ecosystem.
We also discuss the findings of her recent research with Claire Graham, which found 200% higher species richness and 800% higher abundance of aquatic macro-invertebrates in beaver-modified environments.
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The Lodge Cast is a mixture of fact and opinion. It was hosted by Eva Bishop and Emily Bowen, produced and edited by Emma Brisdion and mixed by Mark Skinner for Beaver Trust.
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