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Eons: When Bats Took Flight

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The fossils of bats resemble the bat of today with some differences related to leg length and location of claws. Their fossils are also found on all the continents except Antarctica, and they appear in these areas around the same time. So what are the origins of bats? Part of the "Eons" series.

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Runtime: 11 minutes 9 seconds

An illustration depicts the dinosaur, Coelophysis, with new born Coelophysis in between its beak.
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Season 2 / Ep 34
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An illustration depicts a bat flying in sky.
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Season 2 / Ep 35
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Season 2 / Ep 36
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
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An illustration depicts an extinct animal, the Giant Lemur.
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Season 2 / Ep 37
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
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An illustration depicts the earth of 50 million years ago, with a supercontinent Laurasia. Caption, Paleographic animation by C R Scotese.
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Season 2 / Ep 38
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Season 2 / Ep 39
7 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Season 2 / Ep 40
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
The sculpture, of a dragon sprawled, at the steps of Kinh Thien palace. Caption: Remains of Kinh Thien Palace.
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Season 2 / Ep 41
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Grade Level: 10 - 12