The Bat That Sings to Outsmart Rivals
Male sac-winged bats use love songs to attract females—but there’s a sneaky twist. Some males record the songs of their rivals and use modified versions to trick them. By copying a dominant male’s call and slightly altering it, the imitator can throw off competition and confuse females.
This acoustic mimicry isn’t just random noise—it’s strategic, calculated, and often successful. It’s a vocal con game that proves brains sometimes beat brawn, even in the dark. These bats use sonic sabotage to tip the scales of romance in their favor.
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