047: [Wildlife Biology & Chiropterology] Ba't Kailangang Pangalagaan Ang Mga Paniki? (with Jay Fidelino)

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This episode features Jay Fidelino, a wildlife biologist working with the Biodiversity Research Laboratory of the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Institute of Biology. We talked about life as a wildlife biologist, working in a research laboratory, the many fascinating things about bats, common misconceptions about bats, initiatives for conservation education, and more.

[0:00] A quotable quote from Jay Fidelino.

[1:42] Introducing Jay.

[2:26] How Jay fell in love with science.

[9:34] Jay’s mission as a scientist.

[10:54] What the life of a wildlife biologist looks like.

[18:32] The work that a wildlife biologist does in a research laboratory.

[26:10] Why Jay decided to specialize in bats, and what he finds unique and fascinating about them.

[33:23] The most common misconceptions about bats.

[39:33] Upcoming development projects in the Philippines that pose environmental risks.

[43:46] Jay’s initiatives for conservation education.

[50:38] Information about Jay’s book on Philippine vertebrate biodiversity.

[58:14] The best way to reach out to Jay.

[1:00:29] Jay’s advice to aspiring Filipino scientists.

How to contact Jay:

Facebook: Jay Sebastian Fidelino

Twitter: @jsfidelino

Instagram: @jsfidelino