Eons: When Bats Took Flight
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.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes 9 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Science
- Subtopic: Biography, Mammals, Paleontology
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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