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Biology

Infrared Sensing in Vampire Bat Foraging

Quick fact

Vampire bats are the only mammals known to detect infrared radiation (heat) to find food. They do this with special heat-sensitive pits on their noses, which help them locate warm-blooded prey and choose the perfect spot to bite.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard that bats use echolocation to navigate in the dark. But some bats have a secret weapon for finding their next meal—they can literally see heat. How does that work?