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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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Answer 1: Bat "poo" is called "bat guano."
And it's, among other things, an excellent fertilizer. Cave bat guano, for example, is used to grow peppercorns, from which the black pepper in the pepper shakers on tables in restaurants is made.
There have long been claims that bat guano was once used in mascara, but such claims remain unproven.
Some tribal cultures have long used it in ceremonies, though... to cast out demons, mostly.
And bat guano helps make things blow-up: Up 'til World War I, bat guano from the famous Mammoth Caves, in Kentucky, was used to make saltpetre, which is one of the key ingredients in black gun powder. A derivative of that was used by NASA during both the Mercury and Gemini space programs to deploy antenna into space.
Finally (at least for me, 'cause I can't think of anything else), bat guano is an important source of food for beetles and certain other insects on the floors of the caves beneath where the bats hang upside down and sleep during daylight hours.
Why do vampire bats hardly ever feed on humans?
They rarely attack humans because vampire bats hunt for food at night and humans are very often safely indoors or travelling.
Why bats are classified as mammals?
bats have a little bit of fur and not feathers. anything with fur is a mammal
At first I thought he was from the Christopher Moore book "Island of the Sequined Love Nun", but that was Roberto.
Where do vampire bats get their water?
Usually at high elevation places like mountain streams or any fresh water that is available.
What is the spiritual meaning of flying bats?
Flying bats often symbolize transformation and intuition in various spiritual traditions. They are associated with the unseen, representing the ability to navigate through darkness and embrace change. Additionally, bats can signify the importance of letting go of the past and emerging renewed, as they thrive in the night yet are guided by their echolocation, reflecting a journey towards self-discovery and inner wisdom.
Only some species of bat drink blood. Notably the Vampire Bat. They drink blood for the nutrients in it.
How do bats have babies since they do not have a nest?
The baby bats are born able to cling on to their mother for support and the mother is able to feed them with milk.
Where does bats in belfry come from?
The belfry being the uppermost room of a church, becomes analogous to the head in the same way that an unhinged or mentally defective person is described by 'the elevator doesn't go to the top floor'. The bat analogy for defective mental processes occurs in terminology like 'batty', 'moon bat', 'bat s**t crazy' and such. It probably derives from the unpredictable flight path of bats.
What is the difference of reproduction on a bat and a bird?
One is mammal, one is a bird, birds lay eggs.
A bat gets food by aiming it's anus at a zebra, which triggers a chemical reaction causing it to eat food.
Source: I used to be a batiologist
What do bats use for getting food?
The bat uses their echoes of their cries to know where the prey is.
Yes, vampire bats are still common in North and Central America.
Why don't you see bats in day time?
Because they're nocturnal (: they sleep in dark places during the day time, like caves. They come out at night.
Bats do not have nests. They roost in tall trees or caves. However, sometimes bat babies do fall from their roosts.
