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Mexican freetail bats: photography

Authors :
Paul F. Spangle
Harold E. Edgerton
James K. Baker
Source :
Science (New York, N.Y.). 153(3732)
Publication Year :
1966

Abstract

A method is described for photographing bats or other rapidly moving objects as they intercept in space a particular area which is covered by a camera system. Photographs taken at Carlsbad Caverns show that the tail membrane of the Mexican freetail bat is extended when the animal is in flight.

Details

ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
153
Issue :
3732
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Science (New York, N.Y.)
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....55befcefcc3c14ecda16acda3ba9b7e3