Tag: phylogeny

February 14, 2018

Omnivorous bats have better evolutionary success

Looking back at the evolution of bats, researchers found that omnivorous species — which consume both plants and animal products — produce more species over time than bats that are...

February 1, 2018

Birds and mammals respond quicker to climate change

A look back at fossils and other data from up to 270 million years ago suggests that mammals and birds adapt better to changing climates than their cold-blooded counterparts —...