The Bat Episode Pre Show

The Bat Episode Pre Show (4)

Melanie T: [00:00:00] Hey there. It's your host. Melanie Tea with Biodiversity Adventures. Normally, I say tune in and geek out, but today I'm going to say tune in and gear up and screw it. I have recorded. This ad probably 20 times today. And I have literally cried every single time that I have attempted to record it. So I'm going to say, screw it. If I cry, I cry. I'm not a crier, but this really means a lot to me. Are you ready to dove in to the wonders of our natural world? Well, we've got something extra special for you. [00:01:00] Introducing Biodiversity Adventures merch. No, not that kind of merch. Okay, well, it is, but it isn't, because this is not your typical podcast, and I'm not your typical host or your typical scientist. In each episode, we bring you fascinating stories about our planet's incredible biodiversity. And now you can be a part of the adventure by wearing our exclusive biodiversity themed shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, bags and more all related to the episode topics. when you're out there sporting our gear, you're not just supporting the podcast. It's more than that. You're starting conversations and spreading the word about vital biodiversity issues. And this [00:02:00] is one way together we can make a difference worldwide. That means a lot to me. I think about it this way. Imagine if I reach you and just. Just one other listener. And both of you have a shirt or a hat or just a sticker that you put on your car. And that starts just one conversation, just one that is a 400% increase in spreading awareness throughout the world about that topic. What if it. Like today, I'm getting ready to record. The Bat episode. currently we have general biodiversity merch and we also have. Save our bats [00:03:00] merch about the decline of our bats and. I know in my soul that I am meant to help. Spread awareness about biodiversity. It means so much to me. Because I know with my knowledge and my gift of gab that I can make a real difference with your help. And you can make a real difference with me. So we can do this together. And the more that I researched bats, the angrier that I became. And you'll see why when you hear that episode. But it really does mean a lot to me to do this. no that [00:04:00] the merch does not have my logo on it. It's, you know, doesn't say like in big block letters, biodiversity adventures. My website's on there in tiny print and that's it. The message is about. Each topic. I took a lot of time designing and coming up with a lot of different choices and messages based on the research. That I discovered or some of it our already knew about our bats. And some is, is, you know, just general information. we can make a real difference. And. If that's the one thing that I can do in this world is to make a difference, because that's, for example, [00:05:00] they're worldwide, with the exception of like two places, which typically there aren't a lot of people there, so that, you know, they're worldwide. And it affects all of us because bats are species that we cannot live without and could literally save our lives in one way or the other. it's amazing to me what is going on with them. If you. Are really passionate

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