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Mother bats' hearts beat faster at the sound of their own babies' cries
A mother bat has one crucial challenge: find her own babies among hundreds of other bats in the colony. Making sure she cares for and nurses only her own offspring is important to ensuring their survival.
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A mother Japanese house bat must locate her pups among hundreds of colony members to ensure they receive care and nursing. She relies on the pups’ isolation calls to identify them. This vocal cue allows the mother to distinguish her own offspring from others, a critical step for their survival.
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