Episode Details

Discover the fascinating world of bats, the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Learn about "echolocation," a natural sonar bats use to navigate and hunt in darkness, a term coined by Donald Griffin. Explore five incredible bat facts, including their role as voracious insectivores, with a single bat consuming up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, significantly aiding pest control. Uncover the extremes of the bat kingdom, from the massive Giant Golden-crowned Flying Fox with a 5-foot 6-inch wingspan to the tiny Kitti's hog-nosed bat, smaller than a penny. Understand why some bat species boast impressive lifespans, living for decades. Finally, appreciate bats' critical role as pollinators for over 500 plant species, including agave and bananas. Find out how to attract bats to your yard with night-blooming flowers and water sources.

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