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202459 minPGdocumentary

animals biodiversity public-health

People & Bats

202459 minPGdocumentary

Bats, often viewed as dangerous animals, are examined for their cultural significance and the contrasting perceptions of threat and reverence across different societies.

animals biodiversity public-health

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Channel: Go Wild

People & Bats

2024• 59 minPG

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Bats, often viewed as dangerous animals, are examined for their cultural significance and the contrasting perceptions of threat and reverence across different societies.

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Bats are under the spotlight after being pointed to be the cause of the Covid19 crisis. This new documentary approaches the impact of this often viewed as dangerous animals by many people. For some societies bats are a threat, others want to protect and save them and some cultures even worship them as gods.

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