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Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary gets a little batty

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  • Mia Dainko, 9, reacts as Project Wildlife volunteer Cindy Meyers dresses her up as a bat during the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. Project Wildlife is a program of the San Diego Humane Society that rehabilitates sick or injured wildlife. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

  • Project Wildlife volunteer Cindy Meyers addresses her audience during the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

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  • Children watch as bats are fed by volunteers during the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

  • Lilly, a yellow Western bat, eats a mealworm during the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

  • Bat specimens are displayed during the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

  • Paul Dainko and his son, Sean, 7, listen to the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

  • David Dainko, 11, left, acts like a bug about to be eaten by a bat played by his sister, Mia Dainko, 9, as Project Wildlife volunteer Cindy Meyers directs them during the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

  • Herman, a yellow Western bat, accepts a mealworm snack during the presentation “Bat Species of Southern California” at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon on Sept. 8. (Photo by Kent Treptow, contributing photographer)

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The title of the presentation at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary was a clue that myths would be dispelled: “Mice with Wings? No! — The Bat Species of Southern California”

Bat rehabilitator Cindy Meyers shared her knowledge with families Sept. 8, discussing bat anatomy, the niche bats fill in the environment and how local bat populations can be protected.

The participants got to see live bats up close, and kids enjoyed games and crafts that helped them learn more.

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is owned and operated by Cal State Fullerton.

—     Wendy Fawthrop