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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
How big can a fruit bat grow up to?
The size of a fruit bat depends on which breed of bat is being asked about. A Australian fruit bat is around thirty inches in size when full grown. Through a straw fruit bat is five to six foot in length.
Why do bats not have belly buttons?
Bats DO have bellybuttons in the sense that there is an area where the placenta was attached in the womb. In humans, it's super obvious and leaves a big scar. In other animals, you often can't see it unless you look very closely. Bats are generally furry, and small, and if you got the chance to examine one closely, you probably could see the "belly button" where the placenta was once attached.
Why is the Seychelles sheath-tailed bat endangered?
Fewer than 100 Seychelles sheath-tailed bats are believed to exist in the world. They have suffered from habitat deterioration due to the effects of cultivation of coconut plantations and the introduction of the Kudzu vine, both of which have reduced the incidence of scrub and the availability of insect prey.
Bats do not 'take off' they cannot do that. They just drop from the tree and spread their wings. That is why they hang upside-down.
How can you gain more bat speed?
Try just swinging it with more thrust in the hips and getting your arms around more effectively, practice daily even if you're not hitting a ball, but DO NOT use a doughnut if you want speed it will actually just slow you down.
Some species of bats catch and eat flying insects caught on the wing. There are vampire bats that drink blood, fruit bats that eat ripe fruit, and also a species of bat that eats small fish they snatch from the water.
Who wrote the quote Time flies like an arrow but fruit flies like bananas?
I Believe it was Groucho Marx although it's been used by many others since
Bery Bery Funny
What does a king see every day a rich man see some days and a poor man never see?
the answer is the king himself! good ridle too.
How do they measure the number of mosquitoes a bat eats?
they weigh a bat then weigh a mosquito and finally you divide abat way the amount a mosquito ways with how much a bat weighs
How many flying foxes are left in the world?
Flying foxes is a common name for bats and are found all over the world. There are 1,100 different species.
How many different colour bats are there?
Bats come in a variety of colors, including shades of brown, black, gray, and even some with reddish or yellowish hues. The exact number of different color variations can vary by species and region, but generally, there are about 1,300 recognized bat species, each exhibiting unique fur coloration. Some species may also have distinctive markings or patterns. Overall, the diversity in bat coloration is influenced by their habitats and evolutionary adaptations.
Some bats do eat fruit, and there are varieties of bats that are known as fruit bats.
Are there any real curses in the world?
yes there are real curses in the world like lycanthorpy
The one I've heard most often and have the deepest fear of sounds kind of tame... "My you live in interesting times."
