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Madagascar's puppy-sized bats are shrinking
Original: The puppy-sized bats of Madagascar are shrinking
Scientists report that Madagascar's largest bats, which can grow to the size of a small puppy, are getting smaller over time. The finding has been covered by Popular Science and is drawing attention for what it may reveal about the species' health and environmental pressures on the island.
Why now: The unusual size of the bats and the implications of their decline make the story striking to readers.
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- The puppy-sized bats of Madagascar are shrinking · Popular Science
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