Photo from Martin, Kilburn, Charette and Miller (2025) Spix’s disc-winged bats normally have “dark brown fur” with some “reddish brown” patches and a lighter underside, but this bat had ...
They have big, long legs that helps them to cling securely to bat fur. It's an adaptation that ensures they remain secure during flight—a critical survival trait for their novel lifestyle.
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From the vault: Why bats don’t fly in the rainWet flight (no rain): Researchers moistened the bats’ fur and wing membranes. ・Wet flight (with rain): Bats were both wet and exposed to moderate rainfall. The scientists measured the bats ...
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