This tiny bat hunts like a lion, but better

ScienceDaily
Nov 1, 2025, 2:10 am436 ptsTrendingTop
Fringe-lipped bats from Panama hunt like miniature lions, using a “hang-and-wait” strategy to capture large, energy-rich prey. High-tech biologging revealed they spend most of their time conserving energy and strike with remarkable accuracy. With success rates around 50%, they outperform even apex predators…

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