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The True Story of Bats

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Gainesville, FL 32611-2710

Science + Research News

Jul 27, 2018

Hollow trees host massive moth slumber parties
Jul 4, 2018

Moths with larger hindwings and longer tails are best at deflecting bats
Jun 27, 2018

The man behind the world’s largest private shell collection
Jun 20, 2018

Fossils show ancient primates had grooming claws as well as nails

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