IL

Fly-catching bat

MaxPlanckSociety
13K
2,734 views
Rating is available when the video has been rented.
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.
Published on Oct 29, 2010

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen, Germany, have discovered that bats mistake smooth horizontal surfaces for water. The video shows a Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) in captivity catching a moth attached to the ceiling.
For more information check out the Max Planck press release: www.mpg.de/623277/pressRelease20101102

When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.

Up next

to add this to Watch Later

Add to