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THE BATWOMEN OF PANAMA

Who would want to go to an island where there are 72 species of bats?! An extraordinary team of Smithsonian scientists known as the Batwomen of Panama do. They’ve gone to the island of Barro Colorado, Panama to find, track and study these mysterious creatures. Come along on the adventure.


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MEET THE BATWOMEN
Meet the bats...and the women!

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A THOUSAND NIGHTS ON BARRO COLORADO
This is the place to be for bat watchers.

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A BAT HAS TO EAT!
Watch bats enjoying their favorite food.

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