November 2014 PMID 25378624

Bats jamming bats: food competition through sonar interference.

Aaron J Corcoran, William E Conner

Mentions

89
Peak: 6 in Nov 2021
across 5 sources since Nov 2021

Extended reach

161,954
potential audience

Total likes

13,478

Video views

104,822

Mentions per month

Nov 2021 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News52 articles
  • Blogs14 articles
  • X / Twitter12 posts
  • Facebook9 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective comments show strong agreement and fascination with the article, with phrases like 'favorite bat discovery' and 'sonar jamming' demonstrating the excitement and admiration for this complex behavior. The detailed mention of behavioral mechanisms and citations of specific researchers and findings underscore active engagement and acknowledgment of the study’s significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posters express enthusiasm and support for the findings, highlighting the significance of the research on bat behavior.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reflect high interest, with comments describing bats' sonar jamming and emphasizing its fascinating nature.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments are brief, others reference specific behaviors and studies, indicating active engagement with the topic.

ImpactHigh impact

The posts suggest recognition of the study's importance in understanding animal behavior and ecological competition, implying a high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Bats use their sonar signals to compete for food by intentionally jamming the echolocation of other bats during flight, which disrupts their ability to catch insects.
  • The study used 3D flight tracking and audio-video recordings to show that bats emit specific ultrasonic signals that interfere with their competitors' echolocation, especially during food fights.
  • Playback experiments confirmed that when bats heard the jamming signals, they were less successful at catching insects, proving that this interference strategy is a form of active competition among bats.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Alyson Brokaw, PhD
@alyb_batgirl · X

The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in an effort to thwart the other's feeding attempt (@AaronJCorcoran & Conner 2014, https://t.co/YyeFUWhPLt) #SonarJamming #2022MMM

Mar 14, 2022 · 44 likes · 5 shares · 4,037 followers View post →
Gerald Carter
@gerrygcarter · X

@GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that aerial-hawking bats jam each other's biosonar when competing over insects. Here's the paper: https://t.co/WPmIMM85HA

Nov 2, 2021 · 23 likes · 5 shares · 1,828 followers View post →
March Mammal Madness
@MMMletsgo · X

RT @alyb_batgirl: The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 31,214 followers View post →
Give Bats A Break
@GiveBatsABreak · X

RT @gerrygcarter: @GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that…

Nov 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 11,938 followers View post →
Dr. Bella, tired and wired
@LittleLeapers_ · X

RT @gerrygcarter: @GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that…

Nov 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 4,341 followers View post →
MC Marmot
@MC_Marmot · X

RT @alyb_batgirl: The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,772 followers View post →

All mentions

Urban-Eco
@Urban_Eco_ · X

RT @alyb_batgirl: The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 123 followers View post →
WHS_APES
@WHS_APES · X

RT @alyb_batgirl: The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 32 followers View post →
Brian Tanis
@TanisBP · X

RT @alyb_batgirl: The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 481 followers View post →
MC Marmot
@MC_Marmot · X

RT @alyb_batgirl: The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,772 followers View post →
March Mammal Madness
@MMMletsgo · X

RT @alyb_batgirl: The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 5 shares · 31,214 followers View post →
Alyson Brokaw, PhD
@alyb_batgirl · X

The cheeps speed up to a buzz, indicating food! Carl zips forward, rapidly raising & lowering its echolocation pitch in an effort to thwart the other's feeding attempt (@AaronJCorcoran & Conner 2014, https://t.co/YyeFUWhPLt) #SonarJamming #2022MMM

Mar 14, 2022 · 44 likes · 5 shares · 4,037 followers View post →
Alastair
@purplepangolin · X

RT @gerrygcarter: @GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that…

Nov 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 603 followers View post →
A Shrieking Cloud Of Bats
@OleBats · X

RT @gerrygcarter: @GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that…

Nov 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 199 followers View post →
Ash Cable
@AshBCable · X

RT @gerrygcarter: @GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that…

Nov 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 445 followers View post →
Dr. Bella, tired and wired
@LittleLeapers_ · X

RT @gerrygcarter: @GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that…

Nov 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 4,341 followers View post →
Give Bats A Break
@GiveBatsABreak · X

RT @gerrygcarter: @GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that…

Nov 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 11,938 followers View post →
Gerald Carter
@gerrygcarter · X

@GiveBatsABreak When @GiveBatsABreak asked me what my favorite bat discovery was. I said when @AaronJCorcoran showed that aerial-hawking bats jam each other's biosonar when competing over insects. Here's the paper: https://t.co/WPmIMM85HA

Nov 2, 2021 · 23 likes · 5 shares · 1,828 followers View post →