Bats in the Grand Canyon

About this episode

This episode explores the role of bats in the Grand Canyon ecosystem and discusses safety concerns for campers.

Bats are an essential—and often misunderstood—part of the Grand Canyon ecosystem. In this episode, we explore the role bats play in the canyon, why they are so abundant along the Colorado River, and what that means for people camping overnight in one of America’s most iconic landscapes. We’ll discuss the real but often low-probability dangers associated with bats, including rabies exposure and accidental nighttime contact, and explain why sleeping in tents is one of the simplest and most effe...

Topics covered

• bats
• Grand Canyon ecosystem
• camping safety
• wildlife
• rabies exposure

Keywords

• bats
• Grand Canyon
• Colorado River
• camping
• rabies
• wildlife dangers

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Grand Canyon, Colorado River

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