Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Scientists have studied common noctule bats on their spring migration across Europe, using ultra-light sensors connected 'like cell phones' to track their movements. The study reveals that bats surf storm fronts to conserve energy and migrate further, with some individuals covering over 400 kilometers in a single night.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Bats surf storm fronts during continental migration Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior · Jan 2, 2025 · first to report
- Secrets of migratory bats: They “surf” storm front winds to save energy American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Jan 2, 2025