Tropical Bats with Smithsonian Scientists, presented by the Essex Library

Join the Essex Library in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!

Register for this virtual program by visiting youressexlibrary.org or by calling the Library at 860-767-1560.

For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist. Now, for the first time, Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the stunning photography of National Geographic contributor Christian Ziegler for a captivating visual journey into the fascinating world of these elusive night creatures, to bring you the book “Bat Island: A Rare Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats.”