Bats are cave-dwelling winged mammals.
Adventures with bats[]
While they were travelling on elephants through India towards Pankot Palace in 1935, Indiana Jones, Willie Scott and Short Round came across a flock of giant bats.[1] To tease her,[2] Indy stated that they were giant vampire bats,[1] while actually being flying foxes.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
In the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom junior novel, playing on Willie Scott's inexperience of outdoor life, and knowing they are harmless flying foxes, Indiana Jones teases her by saying the bats they spot are giant vampire bats.[2] This was likely written, at least in part, to reconcile the fact that vampire bats aren't native to India outside of movies. However, Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide indicates that the jungle around Pankot Palace is home to a variety of exotic animals seemingly drawn to the area from afar including giant vampire bats.[3]
Appearances[]
- Indiana Jones and the Seven Veils (Mentioned only)
- Indiana Jones and the Curse of Horror Island
- Indiana Jones et la Cité de la Foudre (Mentioned only)
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom novel
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom junior novel
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom arcade
- Raiders of the Lost Ark novel
- Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
- Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients
The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones – "The Search for Abner"- Indiana Jones and the Dragon of Vengeance
- LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Non-canonical appearance)
- LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Non-canonical appearance)
Sources[]
- Indiana Jones Adventure Map
- Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide
- "Indy's Top 10 Funniest Moments" - Indiana Jones: The Official Magazine 6
Indiana Jones Heritage trading cards (Card: Journey through the Jungle)- The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones
- The Indiana Jones Handbook
- "Prepare To Meet Kali"
