Where did bats come from? Family tree drawn from huge genetic study

CBC - Sep 23, 2026

Scientists say they've settled the debate about where bats came from and uncovered what the earliest bats were like. They also believe their new huge study of bat genomes and fossils could help reveal the secrets behind bats' extraordinary disease-resistance and longevity.

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