The Kzintis in the SFU-who have traits setting them apart ( e . g ., no bat ears, sentient females, Kzinti / Kzintis as singular / plural ) from the Kzinti of Niven's works-have fought wars with all of their neighbours, the coup of the Hegemony itself in the WYN War of Return.
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In addition to echolocating prey, bat ears are sensitive to the fluttering of moth wings, the sounds produced by tymbalate insects, and the movement of ground-dwelling prey, such as centipedes, earwigs, etc . The complex geometry of ridges on the inner surface of bat ears helps to sharply focus not only echolocation signals, but also to passively listen for any other sound produced by the prey.
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In addition to echolocating prey, bat ears are sensitive to the fluttering of moth wings, the sounds produced by tymbalate insects, and the movement of ground-dwelling prey, such as centipedes, earwigs, etc . The complex geometry of ridges on the inner surface of bat ears helps to sharply focus not only echolocation signals, but also to passively listen for any other sound produced by the prey.