Some researchers believe ancient peoples sought relief from heat in the caves, which were fed by fresh underground water.
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Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
To check whether their approach worked, the researchers first turned to a standard test called NARMA, often used to evaluate time-series prediction systems.
The team hypothesizes that the bats anchored themselves to landmarks in their environment, such as the coastline, the experimenters’ tents, and their perches.
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