Research Proposes European Origin for Bats 65 Million Years Ago

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Published: 2026-09-30
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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A new comprehensive genomic and fossil study indicates that bats likely originated in Europe approximately 65 to 60 million years ago. This research challenges previous assumptions and offers fresh perspectives on the evolutionary history and global dispersal patterns of bats.

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