Study Traces Bat Origins to Europe 65 Million Years Ago, Examines Flight and Echolocation Evolution
A comprehensive study by an international team traced the origins of modern bats to Europe about 65 million years ago, challenging earlier theories that suggested Africa, Asia, or the Americas. Combining genetic data from 103 living bat species with fossil evidence from 44 species, researchers reconstructed bat evolutionary history. The study also indicates that powered flight and echolocation evolved early in bats, with fossil records supporting these findings and suggesting subsequent spread from Europe to other continents.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 32/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 24 Sept, 07:55 am. Other outlets followed.