This Bat Wears a Facemask – Scientific American

The male wrinkle-faced bat uses an elaborate display, including a facemask and a combination of echolocation sounds, wingbeats, and whistles to attract females. My latest story for Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/this-bat-wears-a-facemask/#transcripts-body

A male wrinkle-faced bat (Centurio senex) Credit: Marco Tschapka

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