Evolution of Flight and Echolocation in Bats

Explore the fascinating evolution of flight and echolocation in bats through this 45-minute Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series talk by Kevin Seymour from the Royal Ontario Museum. Delve into the fossil record to uncover insights about bat evolution, examining key anatomical features such as limb proportions, ribcage structure, and shoulder blades. Learn about significant fossil discoveries, including those from the Green River Formation and the ROM's 1969 expedition. Compare ancient bat fossils to modern species using advanced techniques like CT scans and phylogenetic analysis. Gain a deeper understanding of how bats developed their unique abilities, from the earliest known specimens to the diverse array of fruit bats and echolocating species we see today.

Introduction
Bats
Tucson Mineral and Fossil Show
Green River Formation
ROM Expedition 1969
Fossil Fishes
Bonnie Finney
Bat Out of Hell
Star Trek Resistance
Limb Proportions
Aspect Ratio
Fossil Bat
Manas Bat
Bat Ribcage
Bat Shoulder Blade
Bat clavicle
Bat sternum
Calcar bone
Inference
Fruit Bats
Cat Scans
Bat Scans
Style Hallow
Phylogenetic Analysis
Molecular Analysis
Speculation
Acknowledgements