The researchers conclude that smaller carnivores would have had an advantage in environments with predominantly fast prey, and bigger ones where prey was slower and larger.
In the previous month's survey, the percentage of respondent companies judging their inventory levels to be excessive was the highest since August 1993.
Despite such complaints, CNTV has made headway in the market, ranking fifth in online video AD revenue with about 7% market share, according to research firm Analysys International.
Given that there is a living to be made at night, and given that alternative daytime trades are thoroughly occupied, natural selection has favored bats that make a go of the night-hunting trade.
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) commands a unique position in both the national history and the architectural heritage of the United States.
And although Mr Chou professes confidence that HTC can find a place among the world's top five handset-makers, he also knows that success is not guaranteed.