Merlin Tuttle's Most Dangerous Adventures in the Venezuelan Jungle

Merlin Tuttle is a renowned biologist and adventurer who has dedicated his career to studying and protecting bats, creatures most people fear and misunderstand. On JRE episode 1932, he shared harrowing stories from his expeditions deep into the Venezuelan jungle, where he's conducted groundbreaking research on bat behavior and ecology in some of the world's most remote and dangerous environments. Joe brought him on to explore the intersection of scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the kind of real-world adventure that few people ever experience. Tuttle's work challenges popular misconceptions about bats while highlighting the critical role they play in ecosystems and the urgent need to protect their habitats.