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THIS IS ALABAMA  |  September 20, 2024

Alabama’s ‘Bat Lady’ is transforming perceptions. 

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Eufaula resident Vicky Beckham Smith has worked as an environmental educator for 25 years. While she offers programs on a wide variety of topics, including reptiles, amphibians, birds, fossils, manatees and more, it’s her “Batty about Bats” presentation that has become the most popular. It's also why she's known as The Bat Lady. 

 

Here's more about Vicky and Alabama's bats! 

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