Exploring life in the night sky

Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer Krauel.

I’m an ecologist who’s fascinated by life in the night sky. I study animal migration, especially bats and insects and at high altitudes.

My research is driven by a deep desire to conserve and protect biodiversity.

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Do bats eat moths? (Or: can you learn from memes?)

Most scientists will never be able to easily explain their research to their next-door neighbors or father-in-law, let alone see their work reflected in public culture. But you never really know what…

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Photo: People walking along the ridge of a windy sand dune

Welcome to my new site!

Screenshot: Rapid range expansion of the Brazilian free-tailed bat

Free-tailed bats coming your way?

Photo: scientists carrying Helikite across a grassy field

What’s going on up there?

Bats adjust foraging behavior in response to migratory moths

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