Egyptian fruit-bat mothers go out of their way to help their young acquire the skill of navigation. It is one of few known (so far) examples of teaching in animals.
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Do bats know the speed of sound from birth or do they have to learn it?
Most bats use echolocation to orient themselves in space. This means that they produce high-frequency sounds and can judge the distance of obstacles that reflected […]
Read moreDid you know that some bats have masks?
People wearing masks is a common sight in most of the world nowadays. However, a wild animal covering its face is a rarity. As far […]
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