Rhinolophus ferrumequinum takes flight. (Daniel Whitby via SWNS)
Bats originated in Europe around 65 million years ago, reveals new research.
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Craseonycteris thonglongyai from Thailand. (Charles Francis via SWNS)
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Antrozous pallidus from the USA. (Elizabeth Clare via SWNS)
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Leptonycteris yerbabuenae type of bat. (Brock and Sherri Fenton via SWNS)
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Cynopterus sphinx from Vietnam. (Charles Francis via SWNS)
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Bats originated in Europe around 65 million years ago, reveals new research. (SWNS)
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