NewsDrop-Summer-2021

SEASON 2, EPISODE 5

I.Y.C.K. ANIMAL OF THE YEAR CAVE BEETLES

As you all may know by now this year is International Year of Caves and Karst, and the ‘cave beetle’ has been designated as animal of the year. Hosts Ann-Margaret and Brent discuss two endangered beetle species with Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP) Department’s Kristy Kollaus, EAA Environmental Scientist, and Kristina Tolman, EAA Habitat Conservation Coordinator.

To listen to the podcast visit www.edwardsaquifer.org/news-community/the-recharge-zone-podcast/

Comal Springs riffle beetle.

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