Also known by the scientific name Eptesicus serotinus, serotine bats mate by touching their genitals together.

The Southwestern Naturalist, Vol. 11, No. 2 (Jun. 30, 1966), pp. 245-274 (30 pages) The systematics and nomenclature of South American bats of the genus Eptesicus are reviewed. Based upon the study of ...

The ability to quickly recognize sounds, particularly the vocalizations made by other animals, is known to contribute to the survival of a wide range of species. This ability is supported by a process ...

Researchers watched hours of video footage of a common bat species doing the deed to discover they use their massive penis like an arm to reproduce via "contact mating" instead of penetration ...

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Mismatched genitalia The male bat’s penis is around seven times longer than its female counterpart’s vagina, and it has a heart-shaped head that is seven times wider than the vaginal opening.