Saving Missouri's bats, Kirsten Alvey-Mudd's fight against White-Nose Syndrome

Kirsten Alley Mudd, founder of Missouri Bat Census, shares her lifelong passion for bats and her efforts to combat White Nose Syndrome, a deadly fungus affecting bats. She explains the syndrome's impact on bat populations and her initiatives in bat rescue and rehabilitation. Kirsten emphasizes the importance of bats in the ecosystem and addresses common misconceptions, highlighting the pride in seeing bat populations recover.

Describe the role of Kirsten Alley Mudd in bat conservation.

What is White Nose syndrome and how does it affect bats?

How do the bats in rehabilitation learn to fly and eat on their own?

What are some misconceptions about bats mentioned in the text?

What emotional impact does the success of bat rehabilitation have on Kirsten Alley Mudd?