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Scientists fool 11 bat species with fake water covered in clear plastic

From Times of India · () English

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  • Researchers fooled 11 bat species with smooth artificial surfaces covered in clear plastic.
  • The bats repeatedly attempted to drink from the misleading surfaces, including species with no prior water experience.
  • The findings highlight how echolocation shapes bats’ perception of their environment.

Researchers fooled 11 bat species with what appeared to be water but was actually a smooth surface covered in clear plastic.

The bats repeatedly tried to drink from the deceptive surfaces. Some had no previous experience with water, yet still responded to the misleading acoustic cues.

The behavior shows how strongly echolocation influences the way bats perceive their surroundings, and how artificial surfaces can distort that perception.

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