Bat Scents: The Power of the Invisible
June 26, 2023
One of the first things that caught my attention when I began studying Neotropical bats was their distinctive aroma. I often could identify bat species
One of the first things that caught my attention when I began studying Neotropical bats was their distinctive aroma. I often could identify bat species
Given overall warming trends, we weren’t surprised to see some 70 to 80° F days in January and February of 2021. But that hardly tells
A study published July 28th in Nature Microbiology titled, “Evolutionary origins of the SARS-CoV-2 lineage responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic,” implies a direct bat origin at a time
Bat guano has played an important role throughout human history and continues to prove an invaluable resource for scientific discovery. A recent study extols the
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Michael Lazari Karapetian has over twenty years of investment management experience. He has a degree in business management, is a certified NBA agent, and gained early experience as a money manager for the Bank of America where he established model portfolios for high-net-worth clients. In 2003 he founded Lazari Capital Management, Inc. and Lazari Asset Management, Inc. He is President and CIO of both and manages over a half a billion in assets. In his personal time he champions philanthropic causes. He serves on the board of Moravian College and has a strong affinity for wildlife, both funding and volunteering on behalf of endangered species.