Traveller Sam Anderson faces his fear of bats in Mexico, exploring Rodrigo Medellin's passion for bats and conservation efforts. They venture into a jungle ruin to study bats, reflect on childhood fears, mortality, and witness millions of bats emerging from a cave nightly in the Yucatan.
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Google Cloud AI supports conservation efforts through identifying animal sounds, mapping species abundance.
Sam Anderson's journey to appreciate bats leads to a shift in perspective on nature.
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AI Application in Wildlife Conservation
Google Cloud AI assists in identifying whale songs to protect humpback populations, monitors bird calls for environmental protection, and maps species abundance for global conservation efforts.
Encounters with Animals
Sam Anderson travels to appreciate animals without claiming or taming them, aiming to get closer to creatures he loves through a series of episodes focusing on animal encounters.
Exploring Bats and Overcoming Fear
Sam and Alan visit the Yucatan to confront fears of bats, guided by Rodrigo Medellin, who educates them on bat ecology, behavior, and conservation efforts, leading to a shift in Sam's perspective on bats.
Bat Volcano Experience and Personal Reflections
Witnessing millions of bats emerging from the Bat Volcano, Sam reflects on life, family, impermanence, and the beauty of nature, experiencing trust, reverence, and acceptance amidst the world of bats.
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.
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