Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) found that the fringe-lipped bat, known to eavesdrop on frog ...

"In our field studies, we observed a connection." Scientists alarmed after bats' new diet triggers surge in dangerous ...

Fringe-lipped bats are known for selectively preying on small frogs, avoiding toxic species in favor of more palatable prey.

Fringe-lipped bats are a carnivorous species that range from Panama to Brazil. According to Bat Conservation International, ...

The love songs of these Panamanian frogs is a dinner bell for fringe-lipped bats. But how do they learn which frogs and toads ...

From its white, fluffy fur to its cozy sleepover parties, the Honduran white bat is so unbelievably cute it’s hard to believe ...

But it was a different story for young bats. Juveniles responded with significantly more predatory behaviors in response to the calls of toxic toads compared with the adults. They also responded more ...

Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) found that the fringe-lipped bat, known to eavesdrop on frog ...

Bats show tremendous variation in the foods they eat to survive. Some species specialize on fruits, others on insects, others on flower nectar. There are even species that catch fish with their feet.

Palatable versus poisonous: Eavesdropping bats must learn to identify which prey is safe to eat. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 3, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 04 ...