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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

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.

What three kinds of bats live in the US?

The fruit bat, brown bat, and vampire bat (yes it's real) !!

What shape is a bat?

Check this link:

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/common-vampire-bat.html

What does the little pied bat eat?

The little pied bat of Australia is known to eat insects. However, beyond this, other information about their diets is not clear.

Are bats and flying squirrels mammals?

Yes. Dolphins are marine mammals. They breathe with lungs, give birth to live young, nurse their young, and are warm-blooded. Monkeys are apes, and have the same mammalian characteristics as humans.

Why do bats fly at dawn?

because the need to see to fly and the sun light hurts there eyes they are nocturnal

Where do hoary bats live?

Hoary bats live in Hawaii. They can be found on nearly every island there, although they are considered secretive creatures.

Information on animal bats?

i need all information on the blood of a bat

What does the gray bat look like?

The grey bat looks grey and smallish

What class of animals are bats?

Just telling you guys now im 12, but i know the answer to this because i am doing a project on bats right now. The phylum name for a vampire bat is Chordata..! Enjoy.

What type of sound do bats produce?

Bats produce some sounds for ''echolocation'' which are ultrasonic (beyond the range of human hearing). Because of their high frequency, humans are not able to detect them, meaning they cannot know what they actually sound like. However, some of the words used to describe these sounds are clicks, chirps and squeaks.

What is the nickname of bats?

There are many species of bat (~1100), each with its unique binomial name. In fact "bat" would refer to any species in the order Chiroptera (hand-wing). Here are some example species of bat:

Hairy-legged Vampire Bat (Diphylla ecaudata)

White-winged Vampire Bat (Diaemus youngi)

Large Flying Fox (Pteropus vampyrus)

Harpy Fruit Bat (Harpyionycteris whiteheadi)

etc.

Can bats fly around in the total darkness of caves without flying into walls?

yes they use echolocation to not bump into walls. they send out high frequency sounds so that bounce back off of the walls and they sense that. that is how they know if a wall is in front of them, so they dont bump into them.

Can bat guano make you sick?

In larger quantities, the ammonia given off by bat guano can be toxic to humans. Bats can also carry some pathogens that can pass into their feces that might be a problem. BUT, if the guano is dried or dessicated, it is not likely to be too much of a problem. There can be smells and dust, but if you are talking about a small infestation in a home or outbuilding, just clean it up and there should be no problem.

Are vampire bats vertebrates?

bat rays are fish. all fish are vertebrates.

What range can bats hear?

they can hear from 2miles away from there distance.

Where do bats dwell?

Bats can live in caves, the attics of houses, outbuildings, hollow trees, birdhouses or any other place that offers shelter from the elements and roosting places for the bats.

Beavers live in large communal homes called lodges or sometimes in holes in the bank of a river or stream.

What is in common of a penguin and a bat?

They are both animals that are in the category of mammals, just like us human beings

Can bats make noises in the night?

Yes, bats can use echolocation to find their food. They emit a high squeal and listen for the echo to find things in the dark.

What do Bats like?

Bats like fruit, but they manely insects. Some bloodsuckers