As of today, peak season now, through ~October 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Large colonies of fruit bats and insectivorous bats roost in the cave systems of Ankarana Special Reserve in northern Madagascar.
Each evening at dusk tens of thousands of bats exit cave mouths in dense columns and fly out to forage, producing a dramatic, sustained emergence visible from designated overlooks.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Ankarana Special Reserve - Main Cave Mouth Viewing Area |
| Ankarana - Northern Cave Overlook (Tsingy fringe viewpoint) |
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