Backwards Crawling Bats Use Tails for Navigation

Posted: 2025-05-05 10:08:31 UTC

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Greater mouse-tailed bats have been observed crawling backwards on cave walls, using their tails to aid in navigation.

Greater mouse-tailed bats crawl backwards.

Bats use their tails to feel their way.

Unusual navigation strategy in bats.

Understanding the unique navigation strategies of bats in caves.