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How do most bats use sound to locate their prey in the dark at night? [Pg. No. 184]

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Bats use a method called echolocation to locate their prey in the dark. They produce high-frequency sound waves which travel in the air and reflect back after hitting objects like insects. By detecting the returning echoes, bats can find the position, distance, and even the size of their prey.

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