Tiny backpacks show scientists the amazing lives of bats Tracking system shares data about the animals even when they are inside caves. May 12, 2020 More than 5 years ago ...

Nine years ago, Simon Ripperger was studying frugivorous — that is, fruit-eating — bats in Costa Rica. The Ohio State University researcher tagged 16 bats with radio transmitters to keep tabs ...

University of Helsinki. (2019, August 16). Tiny GPS backpacks uncover the secret life of desert bats. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2019 / 08 ...

After being examined, the 1.45-g (0.05-oz) tags were attached to the bats in the form of tiny backpacks that were glued to the animal's back using cyanoacrylate-based glue.

Small, social, fast-moving animals like bats are notoriously difficult to study. ... “Using backpacks on bats saves weight and it also makes sure the sensors fall off easily,” said Simon ...

One backpack is inspired by an Austin treasure: Our bats. Animal Packers’ new bat backpack is called the “Austin” and is designed for younger kids to be the… News Sports Hookem.com ...

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I participated in high level baseball, softball, and fast pitch as a player and coach, and I thought there could be a better design for a bat backpack ...