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New Study Illuminates Bats’ Murky Origins

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the American Museum of Natural History category. Published on September 23, 2026 • Originally reported by Emily Anthes. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The largest analysis of bat genomes and fossils suggests that the first bats emerged in Europe roughly 65 million years ago and that echolocation evolved early.
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