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Bats are the Only Mammals Capable of Sustained Flight

Updated on February 21, 2024October 28, 2023
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Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Their wing structure and flight adaptations make them incredibly agile flyers allowing them to navigate and hunt in the air with precision. One bat can eat up to 1,000 insects per hour. 

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