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Bats probably originated in Europe 65 million years ago

ScienceDaily · 2026-09-30
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An analysis of 103 genomes covering all 21 living bat families and 44 fossils suggests bats evolved in Europe 65–60 million years ago, then spread through Africa to the Americas, Asia and Australia. The study indicates that flight and echolocation emerged early in their evolution.

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Source: ScienceDaily · via ahirlevel.hu