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Bats may have first evolved in Europe 65 million years ago
New research suggests bats may have first evolved in Europe around 65 million years ago, revising the long-held view that the flying mammals originated elsewhere. The findings are drawing attention among scientists and science readers, as they could reshape understanding of how and where bats emerged before spreading across the world.
Why now: A new scientific study challenges established assumptions about the evolutionary origin of bats.
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- Bats may have first evolved in Europe 65 million years ago · sciencedaily.com
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