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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
Can a batsman be caught out in cricket if he doesn't touch the ball with his bat?
Yes, if the ball hits a glove.
What is the insect that sucks the blood of humans and animals and makes them itch?
Mosquito, and it does not make all animals itch. The only reason it makes humans itch is because we have an allergic reaction to their saliva.
What is the only true oxymoron?
"Happily Married" ?? ;)
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An oxymoron is not limited to one word, it is a meaning of two words that are completely opposite like jumbo shrimp.
Oxymoron's are technically impossible. Therefore jumbo shrimp is not an oxymoron. Shrimp is the name of an animal and that animal can be jumbo. Deafening silence is a much better example.
An Oxymoron, ( plural oxymoron's, and the rarely used Oxymora) is a figure of speech that combines two words normally contradictory terms Famous oxy morons by George Carlin include Military Intelligence and Jumbo Shrimp. I took the liberty of using Jumbo Shrimp from memory and not a list of everything else I took from the internet on oxymoron. I have wondered if a person who takes Oxycontin is an Oxymoron?
Also jumbo means large and shrimp means small. Literally this phrase means large-small. In this usage it refers to the largest of a small seafood called "Shrimp" so it does make sense. Kudos to George Carlin. We miss you pardner
permanent substitute.
hey, we have one of those!
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Oxymoron itself, coming from the Greek words meaning "Sharp" and "Dull". I think they were "Oxys" and "Morus"...
from the old Cartoon Network show "Sheep in the Big City", two characters: General Specific and Private Public
military intelligence (just kidding!)
a free lunch
Microsoft Works
Act Naturally
Jumbo Shrimp
Chocolate 'Nilla wafers
What do bats and birds have in common?
They both have wings.
umm what about the fact that there a black birds and bats are black
there are many types of species of birds and bats
they both eat bugs except for birds of prey and blood bats
What are vampire bats structural adaptations?
The vampire bat living in parts of Mexico and central America, mostly gets the blood from sleeping farm animals such as cows. They make a small hole with their teeth and lick the blood from the animal. The bleeding is very small but so is the vampire bat. Blood keeps coming out because the bat has an anticuagulant in it's saliva until he finishes the feeding.
What kind of bat is the most endangered?
This is an msn article. not mine!
The gray bat is an endangered species. Endangered Species are animals and plants that are in danger of becoming extinct. Threatened species are animals and plants that are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. Identifying, protecting, and restoring, endangered and threatened species is the primary objective of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's endangered species program.
What is the Gray Bat?Appearance
Gray bats are distinguished from other bats by the unicolored fur on their back. In addition, following their molt in July or August, gray bats have dark gray fur which often bleaches to a chestnut brown or russet. They weigh 7-16 grams. The bat's wing membrane connects to its ankle instead of at the toe, where it is connected in other species of Myotis.
Habitat
With rare exceptions, gray bats live in caves year-round. During the winter gray bats hibernate in deep, vertical caves. In the summer, they roost in caves which are scattered along rivers. These caves are in limestone karst areas of the southeastern United States. They do not use houses or barns.
Reproduction
Females give birth to a single young in late May or early June.
Feeding Habitats
The bats eat a variety of flying aquatic and terrestrial insects present along rivers or lakes.
Range
The gray bat occupies a limited geographic range in limestone karst areas of the southeastern United States. They are mainly found in Alabama, northern Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. A few can be found in northwestern Florida, western Georgia, southeastern Kansas, southern Indiana, southern and southwestern Illinois, northeastern Oklahoma, northeastern Mississippi, western Virginia, and possibly western North Carolina.
Why_Is_the_Gray_Bat_Endangered?">Why Is the Gray Bat Endangered?Human Disturbance
Gray bats are endangered largely because of their habit of living in very large numbers in only a few caves. As a result, they are extremely vulnerable to disturbance. Arousing bats while they are hibernating can cause them to use up a lot of energy, which lowers their energy reserves. If a bat runs out of reserves, it may leave the cave too soon and die. In June and July, when flightless young are present, human disturbance can lead to mortality as frightened females drop their young in the panic to flee from the intruder.
Habitat Loss or Degradation
Many important caves were flooded and submerged by reservoirs. Other caves are in danger of natural flooding. Even if the bats escape the flood, they have difficulty finding a new cave that is suitable.
Cave Commercialization and Improper Gating
The commercialization of caves drives bats away. Any gating on the cave that prevents access or alters the air flow, temperature, humidity, and amount of light is harmful.
What_Is_Being_Done_to_Prevent_Extinction_of_the_Gray_Bat?">What Is Being Done to Prevent Extinction of the Gray Bat?Listing
The gray bat was added to the U.S. List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants on April 28, 1976.
Recovery Plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a recovery plan that describes actions needed to help the bat survive.
Habitat Protection
A variety of government and private conservation agencies are all working to preserve gray bats and their caves.
What kinds of bats live in caves?
Many species of bats do live in caves, yet many fruit bats do not. Fruit bats prefer to live outside roosting in the daylight, but they only go for food at night.
Most bats do not drink blood. The only bats that do are the three species of vampire bats. Two of these do drink bird blood, and would probably enjoy chicken blood.
What is the wing span of the Honduran White bat?
The wing span of the Honduran White bat is about 6 cm (2 1/2 inches).
What is the height of a flying fox bat?
The flying fox bat, specifically the fruit bat species, can have a wingspan that ranges from about 3 to 6 feet (approximately 0.9 to 1.8 meters), depending on the species. In terms of body height when hanging, they typically measure around 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 centimeters). These bats are known for their large size and distinctive appearance, with some species being among the largest bats in the world.
What is the difference between fastpich and big barrell baseball bats?
Bigger barrels will cost more and weight more but they have a bigger barrel so it is easier to hit the ball. Small barrels are cheaper and much lighter but small barrel= harder to hit the ball.
Another answer
All depends on players preference. Big barrel bats are generally cut from lighter, dryer wood billets which are weaker and have less moisture density. Thinner barrel bats will be cut from higher density, heavier weighted billets which would offer harder, higher performing bats.
How are fruit bats and great horned owls alike?
Fruit bats and great horned owls are alike in that both are nocturnal animals, meaning they are active during the night and rely on specialized adaptations for hunting and foraging in low light conditions. They each play crucial roles in their ecosystems; fruit bats are important pollinators and seed dispersers, while great horned owls are skilled predators that help control rodent populations. Additionally, both species exhibit remarkable adaptations for their habitats, such as echolocation in fruit bats and keen eyesight in owls.
