[Replay] How Do Bats Fly?

About this episode

This episode explores how bats fly and navigate using sound.

Discover how bats use their hands to fly and how they navigate the dark using the power of sound. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the "finger-wings" of the world's only flying mammal. You'll learn the difference between flapping and gliding and find out why bats are the ultimate "sound ninjas" of the night sky!

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Owl

Guests: Emma, Ziggy

Topics covered

• bats
• flight
• navigation
• sound
• education
• family

Keywords

• bats
• flight
• navigation
• sound
• education
• family
• finger-wings
• flapping
• gliding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Orbital Owl

Books & works: How Do Bats Fly?

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