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Do you want to know if bats carry rabies? Do they suck blood? Are they blind? Do they get caught in your hair? If so, join Dr. David Zegers, professor of biology at Millersville, on Saturday, October 8, as he shares his expertise on the behavior of bats.
The discussion, which will take place from 1- 4 p.m., will be held as part of Lancaster County’s North Museum’s Science Every 2nd program, where young and old can become educated about current endeavors in the science world, new research and even possible career paths. The program, which encourages community members to interact with local scientists, is held during the second weekend of every month throughout the year.
During the presentation, Zegers will be using preserved bat “skins” and skeletons from North Museum’s collection, in addition to the University’s, to discuss the myths and facts about these creatures and why they are important to the Susquehanna Valley. Other topics include white nose syndrome, windmill safety and how we can protect bats from future harm.
“In general, I hope that members of the audience will be less fearful of bats at the end of the presentation,” said Zegers. “More specifically, I hope that the participants will better understand bat behavior, they will learn why bats are so important to us and how we can live with them around us.”
The North Museum of Natural History & Science is located at 400 College Avenue, Lancaster. Admission to the museum is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for juniors (ages 3-17) and seniors (65 and over). For more information, call 717-291-3941 or visit North Museum’s website.
