Join three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists on Wednesday, October 2 at 2:00pm for a virtual program focused on the remarkable world of tropical bats.
For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing 76 species coexist.
Now, for the first time, Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the world of National Geographic contributor and award-winning photojournalist Christian Ziegler for a captivating visual journey into the fascinating world of these elusive night creatures in the book Bat Island: A Rare Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats.
Bat Island presents decades of study of the hyper-diverse bat population on Barro Colorado Island in addition to the most comprehensive and long-term datasets on tropical bats along with images that illuminate the unique beauty and allure of bats and the tropical rainforest in Panama.
This presentation will cover topics from the book, such as the diverse sensory abilities of bats, their foraging strategies, roosting ecologies, and social systems. Register now for this rare look into Bat Island! |
