Palatable versus poisonous: Scientists reveal how bats learn to identify which prey is safe to eat

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Apr 29, 2025, 7:10 pm199 ptsTop
Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) found that the fringe-lipped bat, known to eavesdrop on frog and toad mating calls to find its prey, learns to distinguish between palatable and unpalatable frogs and toads through experience.

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Palatable versus poisonous: Scientists reveal how bats learn to identify which prey is safe to eat

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