Bats show natural ability to adapt flight and calls when their hearing is impaired, study finds.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that bats have an innate ability to adapt when their hearing is impaired. In experiments, bats with a temporarily blocked auditory pathway in their midbrain were able to quickly change their flight paths and vocalizations to compensate. This innate compensation strategy raises questions about whether other animals and humans might have similar adaptive mechanisms.

November 25, 2024
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