Jul 8 2023

Selects: How Bats Work

Selects 53 min 3 movies discussed
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They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. Get a new lease on life from a new view of bats in this classic episode.

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# Stuff You Should Know - How Bats Work

Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the fascinating world of bats, those misunderstood flying mammals that are far more amazing than their creepy reputation suggests. From the mechanics of their incredibly flexible wings to their mind-blowing echolocation abilities that create a detailed sensory picture better than human vision, you'll discover why bats are actually some of nature's most impressive creatures. The guys also explore bat colonies, reproduction, their vital role in pollinating crops and controlling insects, and the serious threats they face today from diseases and human interference.


Movies Discussed

Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
1939 3h 53m
★ 7.9
"Or gone with the wind. I think he did colorize it. — Referenced as another classic film that Ted Turner colorized." — Chuck
The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys
1987 1h 37m
★ 7.1
"They actually tend to roost in small little colonies or solitarily, I believe, sometimes in really hard to reach places like the lost boys. — Used as a humorous comparison when discussing where vampire bats roost, specifically mentioning fireplaces." — Josh
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
1939 1h 42m
★ 7.6
"Now wizard of Oz is, like, gaudy as, like, the terracotta army originally was. — Discussed Ted Turner's colorization of classic films and how The Wizard of Oz was already in color originally." — Josh

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