Echolocation: Seeing with Sound! | Amazing Animal Senses | SciShow Kids

The video explores the concept of echolocation, a skill used by bats and other animals to navigate in the dark. It begins with a discussion about Sam, a bat visiting his family in a cave, and introduces the challenges of moving in darkness. The video explains how bats use echolocation by emitting sounds that bounce off objects, helping them avoid obstacles and find food. It also highlights other animals like dolphins and certain birds that use echolocation in dark environments. The video concludes with a mention of shrews possibly using echolocation in tunnels and suggests using flashlights as a tool for humans to navigate in the dark.

How do dolphins use echolocation differently from bats?

What tool did the teacher suggest to help Squeaks feel brave in the dark?