The Secret Life of Bats
Deep in the mountains of Bulgaria, a species of grasshopper has evolved to outwit one of nature’s most skilled hunters: the bat. Armed with cutting-edge ultrasonic cameras, scientists uncover the hidden world of sonar warfare in The Secret Life of Bats, revealing a high-stakes battle of stealth and survival.
Deep in the mountains of Bulgaria, a species of grasshopper has evolved to outwit one of nature’s most skilled hunters: the bat. Armed with cutting-edge ultrasonic cameras, scientists uncover the hidden world of sonar warfare in The Secret Life of Bats, revealing a high-stakes battle of stealth and survival.
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