The Evolution of Bats (Zoom)

Fossil evidence for bats goes back many millions of years and it is likely that the earliest bats were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But what ancestor did bats evolve from? What was the first bat? Which came first flight or echolocation? How are the bat species around today related to one another? This presentation will consider all of these questions and look at what the latest research tells us about the evolutionary history of these amazing animals.

About Dan Bryant:

Dan Bryant is the Bat Groups Officer for the Bat Conservation Trust, having started in the role in September 2025. He has previously worked for BCT as a Seasonal Bat Advisor on the Helpline and has a background in wildlife rehabilitation and education.

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