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Why do horseshoe bats live close to field where cows are kept?

Horseshoe bats live close to fields where cows are kept because they eat insects that are attracted to the feces left by the cows. They are often seen flying over field where cows are kept and in areas where water is standing and producing insects.


Why do bats stink?

Bats do not inherently stink – in fact, most bats are clean animals that groom themselves regularly. However, they may emit a musky odor due to the presence of some glands. This odor helps them communicate with other bats and is often not noticeable unless in close contact with a large colony.


Sonar technology is based on the echo-ranging behavior of?

marine animals like dolphins and bats. It works by emitting sound waves and listening for their return to determine location, size, and shape of objects underwater. This principle is applied in various fields such as navigation, oceanography, and fishing.


Why are bats attracted to your hair?

Bats are not inherently attracted to human hair. However, if a bat is flying erratically or in low light conditions, it may accidentally come into contact with a person's hair as it navigates its surroundings using echolocation. Bats primarily rely on echolocation to detect and capture prey, so if a bat gets too close to a person, it may briefly investigate the hair as it tries to determine its surroundings.


Both vampires and vampier bats both feed on blood -however bats rearly attack humans why?

Vampires -as is Dracula- are mythological creatures. You cannot compare their feeding habits with vampire bats! Vampire bats, as you mentionned, rarely feed on humans. But they can. However, cattle and other farm animals offer a much more accessible source of food to vampire bats.