Vampire Bats Do Exist
Most bats eat insects or fruit. However, there are three species of bats, known as vampire bats, that feed on blood from livestock.
Bats are pollinators of the agave plant, which is used to make tequila
Bats play a critical role in pollination and seed dispersal for a lot of fruits and plants like bananas, mangoes, and the agave plant, which is used to make tequila. Bats have long tongues with some reaching three inches.
A baby bat is called a pup
Bats are the Only Mammals Capable of Sustained Flight
Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Bat wings are essentially modified hands with a thin membrane. The membrane stretches between the fingers and extends down the sides of the body and legs. It is made of skin and other connective tissues.
One Bat Can Eat Up To 1,000 Mosquitos In An Hour
Bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitos in an hour. They save U.S. agriculture billions of dollars per year in pest control.
Bats Hang Upside Down because their bodies are too big for their legs—they can’t stand at all
Bats hang upside down because their legs are not strong enough to support their body weight for standing. They can’t stand at all. Also, hanging allows them to be able to drop into flight fast.
A native to Florida, the Brazilian free-tailed bat, can reach speeds of 100 mph and fly at an altitude of 10,800 ft
A native to Florida, the Mexican or Brazilian free-tailed bat, can reach speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) and can fly at an altitude of 10,800 ft (3,300 m).
About 20% of all mammal species are bats
Bats make up about 20% of all mammal species with over 1,400 different types found worldwide.
Help with Bat Conservation
Attract bats to your home to help reduce mosquito populations by hanging bat boxes. Or plant plants that attract insects bats love like thyme, rosemary, lavender, and evening primrose.
