Facing fear of bats might not be about the bats themselves, but what they symbolize - the unknown, the void, and death. The fear represents deeper, darker emotions and the concept of impermanence lurking within us.
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.