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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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Do bats have hands?

Bat wings look like hands because the bones that make up the wing of a bat are essentially the same ones that make up the arm and hand of a human and are common to all land-dwelling vertebrates. The elongated finger bones are what support the wing membrane.

Does a brown bat have a backbone?

Yes, a brown bat is a vertebrate, meaning it has a backbone.

Do bats have whiskers?

No, a bat is a mammal instead of a bird. It has hair instead of feathers. Just as humans do.

Do vampire bat bites hurt when it bites a human?

They bite anywhere there isn't a major blood flow area. The neck is a bad area. Do not believe the movies and stories, if a vampire bit your neck you would die almost instantaneously.

What is the origin of blind as a bat?

The answer is Aristotle, who wrote:

"For as the eyes of bats are to the blaze of day, so is the reason in our soul to the things which are by nature most evident of all,"

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What are vampire bat traits?

The common Vampire bat is the only species in it's genus and is highly adaptable. Contrary to the common misconception of a huge beast with blood dripping fangs, the Common Vampire bat is a small species weighing only between 15 and 50 grams! Vampire bats aside from being the most agile of bats. (They can run like a spider and jump like a frog and even do cartwheels). They are probably the most intelligent of all bats as well. Each bat must compile and remember a detailed mental map of it's ever changing flight routes to where it has found food in the past.

What color is a vampire bat?

Vampires eyes are just any normal human colour, the one that they had before they got bitten. But When vampires are feeding or need to feed, there fangs comes out and their eyes turn black, all the way around their eyes, even in the white bit. This is just my opinion though, after watching "Being Human". But some people think that when their feeding their eyes go red, in the same place that their normal eye colour goes.

HOW many babies do bats have?

Female Bats normally have just one offspring per litter. They might have several litters during the season, depending on the species, climate, and the availability of roost sites, and food. There are a few species that may give birth to as many as four, but this is not really the "norm", but it does happen. But, it is generally believed, since she must fly to feed while pregnant, and while she nurses her young, almost until they reach full wing mass, so they can hunt. That she can only raise one at a time. A range of delayed fertilization processes is used by Bats to control the timing of the pregnancy, and birth, to have the most food for mother and young, in order to give both a healthy chance at survival. For more details, please see sites listed below.

Animals that don't lay eggs that have wings?

An animal that does not lay eggs is a viviparous animal.

What is special about bat's hearing?

Not that quite... unless you consider batman here!

Adult bats can hear about 23 times better than average adult human. And also they are able to hear infra sounds (used in sonar detection).

Can dogs suck blood?

they can't 'suck' the blood, but they can drink it if they want to.

Does bats have anus?

They pass their faeces out via the anus, as do other mammals.A Bat will turn round to raise its head up before it urinates and defecates. It does this to avoid soiling itself. The bat can hang from the claw or claws on each wing, so that the faeces fall to the ground. It can also turn its body, while hanging from a branch, so the anus faces the ground and the droppings fall down or it can sit on a branch or cave wall, with the anus over the edge, so the faeces fall down.Bats can defecate in flight. This is another way of passing faeces and is also useful in scattering seeds of plants that many bats eat... ;

Do raccoons eat grass?

Grass may be a minor part of a raccoon's diet but only when other food sources are scarce. The main damage done by raccoons to a lawn is to dig small holes here and their as they search for earthworms and grubs.

How does the fruit bat move?

A fruit bat is a nocturnal mammal. It searches for food at night. This mammal has modified wings and claws. It flies but do not have eye sight. It emits ultrasonic sound which reflects and give it the distance and shape of the obstacles. By this it moves through dark nights. It smells the food, come forth and cling with the claws. With its fore hands it takes the food. A fruit bat takes food clinging reverse, heads downward.

What is the only Irish mammal that can fly?

The pygmy shrew is Ireland's smallest mammal. About half the size of a field mouse.

What colour are bats eyes?

Most bats have a greyish-black coat of fur, but more extravagant types have brown, white, and even yellow.

Who eats fruit bats?

fruit bats eat fruit daaaah!!

Do bats have bad eyesight?

Contrary to popular belief, bats have a quite good eyesight, besides, they can rely on a very useful resource called 'echolocation', which is something like a natural sonar. They emit a sound and wait for the echo it produces on things, that way, they can calculate the distance things are away from them and avoid to crash on them.

World largest species of bats?

The fruit bat species is the largest species of bats. They usually weigh up to 2 to 4 pounds, and obviously, eat fruit. Hope this helps! :)

Why are the vampire bats protected?

Vampire bats are being protected in their natural habitats because many areas are enforcing sanctuaries for these animals. They are not protected from their natural habitats because these habitats are safe for the bats. They often live in hollow trees or caves which cause them to be hidden and safe.

How many chromosomes does a vampire bat have?

It has 28 chromosomes. Although it is still not certain as there are not many studies carried out about this type of bat.