Science Nation: Batlab Studies Echolocation to Learn How Animals See With Sound

Bat held down by cardboard restraint, pinning wings to body. Caption: how these highly-specialized creatures navigate their world.

Neuroscientist Cindy Moss is investigating how animals use sensory information to guide their behavior. Her team at Johns Hopkins University's "Batlab" is currently focused on bat echolocation. The group aims to better understand how these highly specialized creatures perceive and navigate their world. Part of the "Science Nation" series.

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  • Science Nation: Batlab Studies Echolocation to Learn How Animals See With Sound

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    National Science Foundation
    Length:
    4 minutes