Exploring Thailand, Part 1: Beauty Among Banana Leaves
February 22, 2024
A painted bat (Kerivoula picta) roosting in the drooping tip of a banana leaf. This is Brynn’s first and favorite painted bat photo. Despite the
A painted bat (Kerivoula picta) roosting in the drooping tip of a banana leaf. This is Brynn’s first and favorite painted bat photo. Despite the
Santiago deploying an ultrasonic bat detector for another of his Ph.D. chapters Most North American bats migrate or hibernate during winter1. In some areas, such
Merlin Tuttle preparing to photograph drinking bats at waterhole, but first having to resolve a water rights dispute with a large male warthog. Wading nearly
How hot is too hot? When it comes to bats and their ideal roosting temperatures, striking the right balance is crucial. We know that bats
As I rappelled down a sheer rock wall to reach the entrance to America’s most important remaining bat hibernation cave, I couldn’t believe my good
On arrival at the Selva Verde Eco Lodge in Costa Rica, Merlin and I immediately noticed an unexpected sight – a bat house with a
It’s early morning in Paris. The sun has just risen over the white rounded roof of the Sacré Coeur cathedral on Montmartre hill, and its
Oh, Ohio, where have you been all my life? Such a natural beauty! I recently experienced the elegance of spring in the Appalachians of south-central
By now you probably know that bats positively impact ecosystems worldwide and help combat climate change, but did you know that bats are helping humans
I just returned from a 10-day jungle adventure with Merlin. We were photographing rarely seen bats for our next educational program. Led by local bat
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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.