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Bats

The largest group of mammals that have the ability to fly. Their nocturnal habits have given raise to many myths and fears through the ages, most of which are unfounded. Ask your questions here and find out what is true or myth about these fascinating creatures.

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Is bat omnivorous?

Yes, there are three species of bats proven to be piscivores. The greater bullfrog bat (Noctillio leporinus) of Central and South America, Mexican fishing bat (Myotis vivsei) of Baja California, Mexico,and Rickett's big-footed bat (Myotis ricketti)of China. Other bat species may opportunistically feed on fish as they trawl for insects across the surface of waterways.

Are bird wings and butterfly wings homologous structures?

There are a few different similarities between the wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bat. Both are used to fly for example.

Do bats fly into your hair?

This is a common fear about bats and a common misconception. Bats use an ability called echolocation to determine obstacles in their path. This echolocation is so acute that a bat can manoeuvre within a millimetre of any object while flying. Although bats may occasionally fly very close to a person's face while hunting for insects, they do not get stuck in the hair.

How often do bats breed?

Most bats breed in there second year, some don't breed until they are seven to ten years old.

How much fruit does a fruit bat consume?

In one night, it consumes nearly a third of its own body weight. Sometimes, fruit bats may fly up to 25 miles away from there roost for food.

Can vampire bats run?

Yes, bats can and do run. See http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/March05/Riskin.bats.snd.html

Does a fruit bat eat pollen?

Yes while going from one fruit tree to the next they are transferring pollen that has stuck to their bodies. Yes. Bats are important pollinators of plants. They also produce a nitrogen-rich fertilizer known as guano.

How do vampire bats raise its young?

Bats are mammals. They breastfeed their babies.

How does technology use echolocation?

it is where the bat sends out a sound that bounces of it's prey (moths, midges or mosquitoes) and back to the bat so it knows exactly where it's prey is.

Did you know a pipistrelle bat can eat 3000 flying insects in one night!

What object can ward vampire bats off?

  • Garlic - will ward off
  • Silver cross - will burn or ward off
  • Wooden stake through the heart - will kill
  • Decapitation of the head - will kill
  • Prayer/House of God - will ward off
  • Eating the grave dirt of a vampire & smearing oneself with the vampires blood - ward off and kill vampires bite
  • Sunlight/Fire - will burn and kill
  • Steel placed in the mouth, over the eyes, over the ears, and in between the fingers at time of burial - will ward off
  • Placing a crucifix inside coffin - will ward off and stop the vampire from rising from it's grave
  • Placing blocks under the chin to prevent the body from eating the shroud - will ward off
  • Nailing clothes to coffin walls - will ward off
  • Exorcism - will kill
  • Holy water - will burn or sometimes can kill
  • Repeating of funeral service - will ward off
  • Falling snow - will burn and kill
  • Rain or running water (rivers) - will burn and kill.
  • A Vampire cannot and will not drink the blood of the dead if he knows what's good for him (slightly deadly too).

Do bats eat other bats?

There are two Species of Bats that are known to eat other bats, as part of their regular diets. They are the Spectral Bat, (Vampyrum spectrum). The Spectral Bat ranges from Southern Mexico through Peru and Ecuador, to Central and Northern Brazil, and the Islands of Trinidad. The Spectral Bat is the largest of the "Chiroptera" Bats in the world. They eat large amphibians, reptiles, small mammals (which includes other species of bats), small birds, and insects, (specifically large cicadas, crickets) much of their diet depends on the availability of prey. They also have been known to eat a little fruit, which makes them technically omnivores. The other is the Ghost Bat, (Macroderma gigas). They are endemic to Australia, and the only carnivorous bat in Australia. They are the largest of the "Microbats" Bats in the world. The Ghost Bat's diet is mainly, small mammals, and other species of bats, larger insects, birds, frogs, and lizards. For more details, please see sites listed below.

Does an eagle is the only flying mammal?

No, eagles are birds. Mammals give milk to their young.

Is a fruit bat a vertebrate or an invertebrate?

No - they are vertebrates - they have a complete internal skeleton.

Can bats live anywhere on earth?

With a few exceptions, including the Antarctic and arctic regions, bats can be found in all parts of the earth. Since they are nocturnal, bats will spend the daylight hours as well as hibernation periods in dark "roosts" that may include caves, crevices or thick foliage.

How do bats use their ears to help them catch insets?

When they cannot see insects, at night, they can still locate them by emitting a sound and listening for echoes coming off the insects, a process called echolocation. It also helps them to avoid flying into walls or other obstacles.

Are bats pack animals?

large groups

They are the type of species which live in a great community since each of them live as one big unit in a cave or other areas. (attic, garage, barn, etc.)

Say it as a huge family that never stops growing.

When do the Indian flying fox eat?

The Indian Flying Fox is one of over 60 species of flying foxes in the world. Indian Flying Foxes are social, roosting in colonies, and are active at night. They eat fruit almost exclusively. They live an average of 15 years. The longest recorded life span of a captive Indian Flying Fox was 31 years and 4 months.
I found this on Wikipedia! Hope it helps!

The grey-headed flying fox is very long-lived for a mammal of its size. There are reports of individuals surviving in captivity for up to 23 years, and a maximum age of up to 15 years seems possible in the wild.

Why do bats wake at night?

The two main reasons is firstly there is less competion for food at night, so they can feed easier. Also its harder for a preadetor to see them, so they are saver Actually I am wrong. Bats are nocturnal. They can see at night and their prey is out only at night.

How big is the wingspan of the worlds biggest bat?

The largest bat species is the Giant golden-crowned flying fox, (Acerodon jubatus), Also known as the, Golden-capped fruit bat, a rare fruit bat, that is part of the" Megabat family". They are endemic to the Philippines. The maximum size is believed to be from, three to just under three and a half pounds, (1.2 to1.5 kg), and the body length is average of 22 inches (55 cm), and the wingspan can average from five to six feet wide, (1.5 to 1.8 m). For more details, please see sites listed below.

What type of vertebrate is a bat?

bats belong to phylum- Vetebrates &they are mammals- flying mammals

How does a bat's wings help it fly?

By flapping and supporting its weight in the air.

What are three adaptations that aid a bat in catching food?

one is by developed hearing.

#2 is by giving off high frequency sounds as they fly.

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