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52-Million-Year-Old Bat Fossil

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Bat fossil
A 52-million-year-old bat fossil (AMNH)

Researchers have unearthed a 52-million-year-old fossil of a primitive bat that proves that bats developed the ability to fly before echolocation. Dr. Nancy Simmons of the American Museum of Natural History explains why scientists are so excited about this discovery.

More about Dr. Simmons at the AMNH


Comments

  • [1] hjs from 11211 March 12, 2008 - 12:12PM

    i was looking forward to the segment. i hope there's time.


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