Bats' Multitasking: Flying and Drinking Water
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New research reveals how bats can successfully multitask, flying and drinking water simultaneously. Unlike humans attempting similar feats, bats avoid crashes due to complex physical adaptations. This 'skim drinking' behavior, prevalent in many bat species, is believed to have evolved as a predator avoidance strategy, keeping bats aloft while hydrating.
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