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Researchers observed wrinkle-faced bats displaying unique courtship behavior, including ultrasonic echolocation calls and trill song sequences. The species' face masks were found to be crucial in attracting females, with males using them to seduce potential mates.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- These masked singers are bats Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Nov 11, 2020 · first to report
- Wrinkle-faced male bats lower face masks to copulate PLOS · Nov 11, 2020