A cave on the outskirts of San Antonio hosts up to 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats each spring. The sheer mass of animals raises the cave's temperature to 106 degrees, creating the perfect nursery for their pups.
The tape The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Aug 31
“And after mother bats give birth to their pups, the population doubles again to nearly 20 million, which is the largest congregation of non-human mammals on earth.”
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In 1788, the famed French explorer Lapérouse and his two ships vanished in a cyclone. His remains were never found, but his remarkably progressive journals—advocating cultural exchange over colonial force—survived.
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A little-known 'Temporary Transit' program for non-EU residents offers a long-term car lease, including full insurance with no deductible, for a fraction of typical rental costs.