Yolo Causeway east of Davis takes you over the wetlands of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, where a quarter-million migrating Mexican free-tailed bats roost each summer. At sunset, you can see this large bat colony flying miles up into the air to catch insects for food on the bypass. Meet Yolo Basin Foundation's bat expert, Corky Quirk, who helps injured and orphaned bats return to the wild and leads nature walks through the Yolo Bypass. Hear why these amazing mammals are incredibly important to the ecosystem and agriculture, as we dispel myths and fears surrounding bats around COVID-19. Visit San Antonio, Texas, home to the Alamo, the birthplace of chili, and the world's largest bat colony in Bracken Cave.
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