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Deep inside a limestone cave in Southeast Asia lives a bat so tiny it could almost sit on your fingertip.
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This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.
Listen to episode one hereDeep inside a limestone cave in Southeast Asia lives a bat so tiny it could almost sit on your fingertip.
Her name is Twinkle.
Twinkle is a bumblebee bat and tonight she’s ready for her very first big adventure outside the cave. But the night is enormous, the forest is full of strange sounds, and Twinkle soon discovers that being brave doesn’t mean you never feel scared.
As Twinkle flies through the dark, she meets glowing fireflies, a booming frog, and a silent owl … and learns that every creature has its own way of navigating the night.
Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the fascinating world of the bumblebee bat, one of the smallest mammals on Earth.
Kids will discover:
How bats use echolocation to “see with sound” in the darkHow the bumblebee bat earned its name How bats help keep insect populations under control and why protecting dark skies helps bats surviveKeep exploring:
Download a bumblebee bat coloring sheet Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:
Bumblebee Bat (Bat Conservation International)Bumblebee Bat (iNaturalist)
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