The Amazing Ability of Echolocation in Bats

Bats are among the most interesting animals on Earth. Like birds, they are the only vertebrates (animals with a backbone) that can truly fly. What makes bats even more special is their ability to navigate and hunt in complete darkness using echolocation, a kind of natural sonar system [1].

But how did bats develop this remarkable ability? To answer this question, we will be looking at the research paper “The Evolution of Echolocation in Bats,” [1] where the researchers assess the fossils, genetics, and the sounds bats make today [1].