Capturing a Carnivorous Bat on Camera
Anand Varma is deep in a Yucatán rain forest with field biologist Rodrigo Medellín. They're searching for false vampire bats—rare, meat-eating predators whose hunting behaviors have never been documented before. Their journey will take them into caves, an ancient Maya temple, and a makeshift studio in a converted hotel room. In this video, go behind the scenes to learn the remarkable lengths photographers will go to get the perfect shot.