23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A Whisper of the Night: The Bat’s Yawn
Hidden beneath a gently folded banana leaf, a family of Honduran white bats sleeps in their emerald sanctuary. Each morning they carve their shelter with precision, transforming a simple leaf into a safe haven. In the quiet of the rainforest, one lets out a wide yawn — a small, fleeting gesture that reveals the peaceful rhythm of life under the canopy.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Sarapiquí, Costa Rica |
| Copyright: | © Nicolas Reusens |