behavioural: predators

The horseshoe bat has no direct predator. But the reason for a decline in population is that the things they eat has been declining because of insecticide. There is no behavioural reason that they have no predators but i will go into more detail in structural adaptations. Also, there has been destruction of habitat for the horseshoe bat.

Website: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/?q=lesser-horseshoe-bat
Author: ?

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behavioural: reproduction

The horseshoe bat mates in fall so that the baby can be born in the spring time, when food is abundant. Also, when the baby becomes independent, at around 8 weeks, it has to be easy for the child to survive.

Website: http://www.ehow.com/about_5386882_horse-shoe-bat.html
Author: Megan Mattingly-Arthur

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behavioural: how they hunt

Did you know the horseshoe bat got it's name from it's horseshoe shaped noses? This shape helps it hunt by focusing bursts of sound. This is called echolocation. This enables them to find the biggest prey possible  while using as little energy as possible.

Website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg12717256.200-horseshoe-bats-sound-out-the-choicest-prey-.html
Author: John Timson

Website: http://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for-children.php?animal=Greater%20horseshoe%20bat Author: unknown

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