New Study Illuminates Bats’ Murky Origins
The largest analysis of bat genomes and fossils suggests that the first bats emerged in Europe roughly 65 million years ago and that echolocation evolved early.
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Published4 h ago (Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:14 GMT)
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AuthorEmily Anthes