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World’s largest carnivorous bats are big softies

Laura Baisas

created: Aug. 20, 2025, 6 p.m. | updated: Aug. 30, 2025, 5:26 p.m.

While many species work together to forage, spectral bats (Vampyrum spectrum were previously believed to be more solitary when finding food. With a wingspan of up to three feet and a taste for rodents, insects, and even other bats, spectral bats are the largest carnivorous bats in the world. Prey sharing behavior is a key social behavior for spectral bats. Prey sharing behavior is a key social behavior for spectral bats. Social roosting of the spectral bats.

2 months, 3 weeks ago: Popular Science