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Long-distance bat migration runs on fatty acids, challenging limits of mammal metabolism
- May 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Bats are the only mammals that can actively fly, enabling many species to perform seasonal migrations. In migratory birds, remaining airborne for many hours is supported by burning fatty acids, something most mammals are incapable of.
Originally published at Phys.org