Jay Kakade
Jay Kakade is a freelance science writer, focused on the intersection of biology, health and technology. He likes to cover topics ranging from genetics and neuroscience to ecology and cutting-edge medical advances. His work has been published in New Scientist, Live Science, and BBC Discover Wildlife.

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- Animals
These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle — and even share dinner
Infrared cameras in Costa Rica revealed that the world’s largest carnivorous bat maintains close social bonds through wing wraps and prey sharing.