Amazing Fact: The Other Unsung Heroes of the Night, Hog-Nosed Bats
Hog-nosed bats, also known as borhyaenids, are a unique group of carnivorous mammals that have baffled researchers for centuries. Despite their large size, long body, and unique nose, hog-nosed bats remain largely unsung heroes of the night.
Here are six curious facts about these fascinating mammals:
1. Evolutionary History: The oldest known species of hog-nosed bat evolved approximately 32 million years ago in Argentina, making them one of the oldest and most ancient of mammals.
2. Bat Family: Though hog-nosed bats are known as a type of bat, they are actually classified as a “mammal” because they give birth to live young. They fall into the mammal order called Yinyangia, which includes many other bat
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