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Researchers found that echolocating bats create detailed mental acoustic maps of their surroundings, allowing them to navigate over several kilometers. The study also showed that bats use both echolocation and vision to improve navigation performance.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Echolocating bats use acoustic mental maps to navigate long distances American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Oct 31, 2024 · first to report
- Echolocating bats use an acoustic cognitive map for navigation Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior · Oct 31, 2024
- Eyes wide shut: Bats can navigate long distances using sound alone Tel-Aviv University · Nov 6, 2024