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The orientation of bats: acoustic mental maps in action

A study published in the journal Science reveals that bats that use echolocation possess an acoustic cognitive map of their living area, allowing them to orient themselves and navigate distances of several kilometers. Research and Methods The research was conducted by...

Scientists develop a vaccine to save bats from a deadly fungus

A lethal fungus has become the biggest threat to bats, as they are decimating the population of these flying mammals, as reported by the park ranger of the national park in the state of Kentucky, United States. According to...

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First complete skull of a Mesozoic bird discovered

An international team, including a scientist from the CONICET, discovered in Brazil a complete and well-preserved 80-million-year-old bird skull...