bat echolocation

Bat echolocation is a biological sonar system that bats use to navigate and find prey in darkness. They emit high-frequency sound waves that bounce off objects and return as echoes. By listening to these echoes, bats interpret where objects are, how far away they are, and their size and shape. This process allows bats to construct a mental map of their surroundings and hunt accurately without visual cues. Echolocation is highly precise, enabling bats to catch insects and avoid obstacles even in complete darkness.