Short Wave Animal Slander! - "Blind As A Bat" And "Memory Of A Goldfish"
Jan 10, 2020
Join Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong as they debunk the myths surrounding phrases like 'blind as a bat' and 'memory of a goldfish.' Discover the surprising cognitive abilities of zebrafish and learn that bats are far from blind, relying on various senses for navigation. With expert insights, the show reveals that goldfish can actually remember for weeks! This entertaining exploration challenges common misconceptions and highlights the fascinating intelligence of animals often dismissed as simple-minded.
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Bat Vision
- The saying "blind as a bat" is inaccurate.
- Bats have varying degrees of vision and often use other senses like echolocation.
Debunking Bat Blindness
- Bats aren't blind; none are completely blind.
- Many use echolocation, but also sight, smell, and hearing.
Bat Folklore
- Swedish folklore wrongly believed bats had excellent vision.
- People even used bat blood in potions to try and improve their own eyesight.