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Secrets of bat evolution revealed in groundbreaking study of their ancient European origins
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A major genomic and fossil study has traced the origins of bats back 65 million years to Europe, showing that their incredible abilities of flight and echolocation developed early on. These findings offer a fascinating new look at how these unique creatures became one of the most successful and diverse mammal groups on our planet.
A major genomic and fossil study has traced the origins of bats back 65 million years to Europe, showing that their incredible abilities of flight and echolocation developed early on. These findings offer a fascinating new look at how these unique creatures became one of the most successful and diverse mammal groups on our planet.