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Biology

The Neuroethology of Echolocation Call Modulation in Hunting Bats

Quick fact

A hunting bat can adjust its echolocation call rate from about 10 calls per second to over 200 per second in the final 'terminal buzz' just before capturing an insect, all while simultaneously processing echoes from each call.

Why this is interesting

Imagine relying on your voice to catch a moving target in the dark. That's exactly what bats do—but they don't just yell; they constantly change their call as they close in.