Bats represent one of the most diverse mammalian orders, not only in terms of species
numbers, but also in their ecology and life histories. Many species are known to use …

Ecological constraints often shape the echolocation pulses emitted by bat species.
Consequently some (but not all) bats emit species-specific echolocation pulses. Because …

Spectral and temporal features of echolocation calls emitted by 22 bat species from Italy
(three rhinolophids, 18 vespertilionids and the molossid Tadarida teniotis) are described …

The recording and analysis of echolocation calls are fundamental methods used to study bat
distribution, ecology, and behavior. However, the goal of identifying bats in flight from their …

Systematics and taxonomy are the backbone of all components of biology and ecology, yet
cryptic species present a major challenge for accurate species identification. This is …

We present evidence that a relatively widespread and common bat from South East Asia
comprises two morphologically cryptic but acoustically divergent species. A population of the …

We make the case that, contra standard assumption in linguistic theory, the sound systems
of human languages are adapted to their environment. While not conclusive, this plausible …

The comparative approach can provide insight into the evolution of human speech,
language and social communication by studying relevant traits in animal systems. Bats are …

Echolocating bats are regularly studied to investigate auditory‐guided behaviors and as
important bioindicators. Bioacoustic monitoring methods based on echolocation calls are …

Horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus) use echolocation calls with a prominent part whose
frequency is constant over time (CF) and matches the'acoustic fovea'of the bats' hearing …