3 d. ago Grisly recording reveals bat catching, killing and eating robin mid

Before the Spanish study, some scientists had been sceptical about the mammals attacking migratory birdsBats are generally viewed as harmless, if spooky, creatures of the night. But scientists have revealed a more savage side, after witnessing a greater noctule bat – Europe’s largest bat species – hunting, killing and devouring a robin mid-flight.The grisly recording reveals the bat as a formidable predator, climbing to 1.2km (4,000ft) before embarking on a breakneck-speed dive in pursuit of its prey. On capture, the bat delivered a lethal bite and subsequent chewing sounds, recorded between echolocation calls, indicated that the bat consumed the bird continuously during flight for 23 minutes without losing altitude. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Cabin crew's announcement on how passengers should board the plane sparks debate

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Politics

5 d. ago Travel experts reveal why you should never sit at the back of a plane

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6 d. ago I asked travel experts where to sit on the plane – they all said to avoid 1 area

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7 d. ago The four aeroplane failures that are more common than you think

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1 week ago Inside the plane 'of the future' with TV screens instead of windows

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1 week ago Planes ‘come within 100ft of colliding after air traffic controllers distracted’

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Politics

1 week ago Plane passenger reveals how he got 'petty' revenge on teen who continuously kicked and elbowed him on nine

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1 week ago Plane passenger kicked off flight for repeatedly going to the toilet

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Transport

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