Among the greatest joys of being a bat biologist is venturing into caves, where the shadows conceal breathtaking secrets waiting to be found. I look forward to exploring even more of these hidden realms 🦇

Here’s me with the incredible Nepenthes truncata! Native to the Philippines 🇵🇭, this giant pitcher plant is known for its massive traps that can grow over 30 cm long. It’s carnivorous, meaning it actually digests insects inside those pitchers! 🌱

The spiny tree frog (Nyctixalus spinosum) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae, endemic to the Philippines. We were fortunate enough to encounter this little guy during our fieldwork in Mt. Kitanglad, one of the highest mountains in the Philippines. 🐸

Missing nighttime bat fieldwork 🦇

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Hello! I’m new to this platform and joined to be part of #EcoOopsies: Field Season Fails and Funnies of @wildlifeacoustics.com
I’m excited to share some of the humorous yet rewarding experiences I’ve encountered as a wildlife biologist. Nice to meet you all! ☺️🦅🦇