This Bat Has the Longest Tongue Among Mammals and It Hides It Inside Its Chest
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“A species of bat possesses the longest tongue of any mammal relative to its body size, which it stores within its chest cavity. This unique anatomical feature is believed to have evolved to help the bat reach nectar hidden deep inside flowers.”
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