O’Mara et al. use high-resolution GPS tracking and atmospheric models to show that, similar to diurnal birds, European free-tailed bats use uplifting winds generated by the nocturnal energy landscape to rapidly ascend over 1,600 m above ground level and achieve maximum self-powered airspeeds over 130 km/hour.

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