As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each year millions of straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) congregate in Kasanka National Park, Zambia, creating one of the largest mammal migrations on Earth.
Bats roost in riverine forests by day and pour out at dusk in vast columns and waves, a spectacle that lasts several weeks during the local fruiting season.
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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| Kasanka National Park - Park Headquarters Viewing Area |
| Designated Roost Viewing Platform (riverine forest) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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