Moths and bats have been in an evolutionary battle for millions of years – and we're still uncovering their tricks
There aren’t many better examples of two species embroiled in an intense struggle for survival than bats and moths. These two animals are the archetype of an evolutionary arms race, with each trying to one-up the other in the battle of survival between predator and prey.
Bats first evolved the ability to echolocate around 65 million years ago. By producing high frequency “clicks” with their mouth or nose and listening for echoes bouncing off objects, bats are able to illuminate the world around them with sound.
Moths and bats have been in an evolutionary battle for millions of years – and we're still uncovering their tricks
There aren’t many better examples of two species embroiled in an intense struggle for survival than bats and moths. These two animals are the archetype of an evolutionary arms race, with each trying to one-up the other in the battle of survival between predator and prey.
Bats first evolved the ability to echolocate around 65 million years ago. By producing high frequency “clicks” with their mouth or nose and listening for echoes bouncing off objects, bats are able to illuminate the world around them with sound.
Moths and bats have been in an evolutionary battle for millions of years – and we're still uncovering their tricks