Desert Speaks

Bats

Bats -- the night-time counterpart to birds -- are the only mammals that truly take wing. These furry flyers take care of business at night, eating insects, pollinating flowers, and generally playing a vital role in the desert ecosystem. This program highlights the natural history of these mammals, offering recent research which puts bats in a better light than belfries and bad Bela Lugosi movies. Take a look at mommy bats and their cuddly offspring, and learn how bats adapt to different environments, and find their way around in the dark.