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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.
3,243 Questions
Why are bats attracted to hair?
Bats are not attracted to hair at all. They are attracted to food, and they do not eat hair or use it an any way. Bats fly around at night looking for insects, not for hair.
Is it true you should cover your head around bats because they can get tangled in your hair?
Bats getting tangled in your hair is a myth and not true. However, if you are visiting a cave with a large bat colony it would probably be wise to cover your head to keep bat droppings out of your hair. In the 1939 classic, Bats, Glover M. Allen documents only one case of a bat actually getting caught in a woman's hair, much too rare an event to account for the numerous myths of bats in hair.
Why do bats have feet with claws?
So they can hang upside-down by clinging onto cracks in a cave wall.
When might you think you're upside down?
When your nose runs and your feet smell. Also, originally when your eyes see things, they first see it upside down, then through a process turn it into the way you see it. However, one of the reasons people might need glasses can be because the process in which the eyes turn what they originally see into what you see works differently.
Do common pipistrelle bat hibernate?
Yes, common pipistrelle bats do hibernate. They typically enter hibernation during the colder months, seeking out sheltered locations like caves, buildings, or tree hollows where they can conserve energy. During this period, their metabolism slows significantly, allowing them to survive on stored fat until warmer temperatures return.
What is the name of the upside down looking trees that are in your lungs?
Alveolii(plural) Alviolus(singular)
Why do scientists use bat box?
Bat wants to sleep somewhere. Scientists build bat box so that bat has a nice place to sleep, much nicer than underside of scientist's car.
