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The Neuroethology of Echolocation Call Sequencing in Fishing Bats

Quick fact

Fishing bats like Noctilio leporinus produce a 'terminal buzz'—an extremely rapid series of calls at 150–200 calls per second—right before they rake the water with their claws, a feat that demands the fastest neural sequencing known in any bat.

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder how a bat can catch a fish from the water's surface in total darkness? It's not just about emitting sound—it's about how the bat sequences its calls with split-second precision.