Fossils solve mystery of bat evolution


	Fossils solve mystery of bat evolution

shankargallery

2-14-2008 8:03 AM

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palaeontologists, evolution

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Guardian Unlimited - UK
The oldest fossilized bats ever discovered have given palaeontologists an unprecedented insight into the flying mammals' evolution. The find puts to rest a

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