Tactile pup loss and acoustic signal enhance selective maternal retrieval behavior in echolocating bats, Pipistrellus abramus
Shizuki Nara, Kazuki Yoshino-Hashizawa, Kohta I. Kobayasi, Shizuko Hiryu
This study shows that maternal retrieval behavior in bats is influenced by tactile pup loss and acoustic signals, with context-dependent responsiveness.
Journal of Experimental Biology · Jun 23, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition