Bats are, without a doubt, one of the most magnificent creatures on our planet. Many bats hunt by night and use echolocation to find their food. One of the popular idioms used by people is “blind as a bat,” but are bats really blind? And if they are not, is their vision good or is …
Not all birds fly, and not all mammals walk on land or give birth to live young… In nature, the lines are often blurred. Bats can fly, but they don’t have feathers, so you might be wondering, are bats birds or mammals? Let’s take a closer look at these night flyers and explore under which …
With over 1400 different species of bats, you might wonder what is the biggest bat in the world? Which species takes the crown? And how big exactly are the biggest bats? Before getting a definitive answer, you should ask yourself what does “the biggest” mean? Do you have the body length and wingspan in mind …
Bats are one of the most fascinating mammals as they are the only mammal capable of flying. They are an integral part of the ecosystem, and they can consume massive quantities of insects in one night. But are insects the only thing these animals eat? What do bats eat, besides insects? Let’s take a closer …
Did you know there are 3 species of bats that drink blood? Or that the majority of bats can’t run? These nocturnal creatures come in many different shapes and sizes and when it comes to interesting facts about bats, well there are many! Read through some of the coolest facts about bats and you will …