Proc Biol Sci April 2025 PMID 40300628

The ontogeny of decision-making in an eavesdropping predator.

Logan S James, M Teague O'Mara, Justin C Touchon, Michael J Ryan, Ximena E Bernal, Rachel A Page

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate high interest through expressions of curiosity and references to specific findings, such as juveniles responding strongly to poisonous prey regardless of true palatability, emphasizing the role of learning. The tone reflects a mix of analytical engagement and appreciation for the study's contribution to ethology, with phrases like 'learning influences prey avoidance' and 'foraging success through learned experiences.'

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the significance of the research, highlighting its contributions to understanding predator behavior and learning in bats.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show considerable enthusiasm, with frequent mentions of concepts like prey avoidance, learning, and foraging strategies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively analyze the methodology and implications, often referencing specific aspects such as acoustic cues and prey palatability.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the findings could influence future studies in animal cognition and predator-prey interactions, indicating a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how juvenile and adult fringe-lipped bats respond to the acoustic calls of frogs, revealing that adults adjust their foraging based on prey palatability, while juveniles do not, indicating that learning influences prey avoidance.
  • Juvenile bats tend to respond strongly to poisonous toads regardless of their true palatability, suggesting that avoiding dangerous prey is learned through experience as they develop.
  • Both juvenile and adult bats focus on acoustic cues related to body size, and the research indicates that as bats mature, their prey preferences become more aligned with optimizing foraging success through learned experiences.]

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Royal Society Publishing
@royalsocietypublishing.org · Bluesky

#ProcB in @nationalgeographic.com | The ontogeny of decision-making in an eavesdropping predator: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

May 12, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@royalsocietypublishing.org · Bluesky

#ProcB in @theconversation.com | The ontogeny of decision-making in an eavesdropping predator: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

May 8, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@royalsocietypublishing.org · Bluesky

The ontogeny of decision-making in an eavesdropping predator: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... #ProcB #cognition #ethology

May 4, 2025 · 8 likes · 7 shares View post →
Gary Ritchison
@GaryRitchison · X

The ontogeny of decision-making in an eavesdropping predator https://t.co/vUSzNFP1A0

Apr 30, 2025 · 322 followers View post →