Re: Marsupial forelimbs... or rather hindlimbs

[Dann Pigdon <dannj@alphalink.com.au>]

David Marjanovic writes: 

> > I'm confused though, as to why bats didn't face the same challenge
> > when invading the bird niche. (Is it because they're nocturnal?)
>
> Must be. 

Also; perhaps live young have an advantage over eggs in some circumstances? 
Most birds have specific requirements for nesting sites, whereas viviparous 
bats can breed just about anywhere there is a surface for their young to 
cling to. 

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Dann Pigdon
GIS / Archaeologist              geo cities.com/dannsdinosaurs
Melbourne, Australia             heretichides.soffiles.com
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