Why 1.5 Million Bats Live Under This Bridge in Austin, Texas 🦇 | Nature’s Wildest Urban Secret

Did you know over 1.5 million bats live under a bridge in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas? 🦇
Every night from spring through fall, a massive colony of Mexican free-tailed bats takes flight from the Congress Avenue Bridge in one of the most incredible wildlife events in any city on Earth.

But how did they get there? Why do they stay? And what makes this urban bat colony so unique?

In this video, we dive deep into the surprising history of the bridge, how its design accidentally created the perfect bat habitat, and how Austin went from fearing the bats… to celebrating them with festivals, tours, and merch.

You’ll learn about their incredible abilities, their environmental benefits, and why this nightly flight has become one of the top things to see in Austin.

If you love wildlife, urban nature, or just cool, weird facts—this one’s for you.

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