Mothers respond to biological pup calls with heart rate changes in Japanese house bats, Pipistrellus abramus
Kazuki Yoshino-Hashizawa, Midori Hiragochi, Kohta I. Kobayasi, Shizuko Hiryu
The paper shows that Japanese house bat mothers have increased heart rates when hearing calls from their own pups, indicating maternal recognition and emotional response.
bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition