Two individuals venture into a temple with a missing wall to observe bats. As they discuss the behavior of the bats, the experience triggers reflections on childhood memories, fears, impermanence, and parenthood.
On the final episode of “Animal,” Sam Anderson travels to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula to meet with a creature he's long been afraid of: bats.
For photos and videos of Sam's journey to the Yucatán, and to listen to the full series, visit nytimes.com/animal. You can search for “Animal” wherever you get your podcasts.