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World's largest bat species are shrinking
Original: Some of the world’s biggest bats are getting smaller
The largest bat species in the world are decreasing in size, according to a report from Science News. The finding is drawing attention from science readers because large bats, including fruit bats and flying foxes, play a major role in pollination and seed dispersal. A decline in their body size could signal environmental stress and raise fresh concerns about the health of bat populations worldwide.
Why now: A science report that the world's biggest bats are getting smaller is prompting discussion about what environmental changes may be driving the trend.
Evidence
- Some of the world’s biggest bats are getting smaller · Science News
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