Even bats aged nearly 13 years old — well into old age — retained youthful hearing. Analysis of a portion of the inner ear ...

Hoary bats are known for swift flight and wrapping themselves in their own tails to mimic leaves and hide from predators, ...

It also bested a Townsend's big-eared bat named "Sir Flaps-A-Lot" from Utah, among others.The victory marks the third year in a row that a bat from Oregon has taken first place in the contest.