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Patriquin, Krista J., Ratcliffe, John M. (2023): Bats learn about potential food sources from others: a review. Canadian Journal of Zoology 101 (5): 294-306, DOI: 10.1139/cjz-2022-0119, URL: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2022-0119
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