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These cool critters have something of a sinister and spooky reputation \u2013 but they don’t deserve it! Come on gang, let’s check out some brain-boggling bat facts…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bat facts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. There are more than 1,300 bat species!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That makes them the second most common <\/strong>group of mammals<\/strong>, after rodents<\/a>. In fact, around a fifth <\/strong>of all mammals on Earth are bats! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Bats are found almost everywhere<\/em> on Earth!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Other than the polar regions, extreme deserts, and a few isolated islands, bats live in every habitat on Earth<\/strong>. Many species spend their time in huge tropical rainforests<\/a>, while others inhabit grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Some species weigh less than a penny, while others have a whopping 1.8m wingspan! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some of the biggest bat species are part of a group known as megabats<\/strong>! These whopping bats live in the tropics<\/strong>, where they hang out in trees, snacking on fruit, nectar,<\/strong> and pollen<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DID YOU KNOW?<\/p>

The majority of bats are known as ‘microbats<\/strong>‘. Unlike their megabat cousins, these species come out at<\/strong> night<\/strong> to munch on insects<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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4. Bats sleep upside-down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Whether hiding in dark caves<\/strong>, sneaking into old tree hollows<\/strong>, or even living in the roofs of old buildings<\/strong>, all bats need a safe place<\/strong> to snooze \u2013 where they hang suspended from their feet<\/strong>! Scientists think this sleeping strategy allows bats to easily<\/strong> escape from predators<\/strong>, as they can drop straight into flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Most bats use sound to ‘see’ the world around them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This nifty navigation system is called echolocation<\/strong>! Bats send out waves of sound<\/strong> from their mouths<\/strong> or noses<\/strong>, which bounce off their surroundings<\/strong> right back to their ears<\/strong>. By listening to the echoes<\/strong>, bats can build up a picture<\/strong> of exactly what\u2019s around them \u2013 including juicy insects<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WEIRD BUT TRUE! <\/p>

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘blind as a bat’, to describe someone who can’t see very well? Well, this old saying is totally inaccurate, as bats have good eyesight as well as awesome hearing! <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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6. Ancient civilisations worshipped bat-like gods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Aztecs <\/strong>celebrated many Gods including Mictl\u0101nt\u0113cuhtli<\/strong>, the principle God of the Dead<\/strong>. This ancient deity had a scrunched, bat-like face <\/strong>and clawed hands and feet<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CALLING ALL TEACHERS!<\/p>

Check out our Aztec Civilisation<\/a> primary resource for more on these amazing ancient people.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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7. The scientific name for bats is Chiroptera<\/em>, which means ‘hand wing’<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Look closely and you’ll see why… Each bat wing is actually a thin layer of skin <\/strong>stretched between four long fingers<\/strong> and a thumb<\/strong>! In fact, the structure<\/strong> isn’t all that different to a human hand<\/strong>, or a crocodile’s foot<\/strong>. Wow! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Blood-sucking ‘Vampire bats’ are real… Eek!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are three species<\/strong> of blood-drinking bats, but don’t worry \u2013 they tend to prey on livestock like cattle and horses, attacks on humans are very<\/em> rare! Vampire bats can be found hunting at night in Mexico<\/a> and other Central and South American<\/strong> countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. When in flight, bats hearts beat 1,000 times a minute!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some bat species can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes an hour<\/strong> during their nightly hunts. With such busy feeding frenzies, their bodies are working overtime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Bats are hugely important for people and the planet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know, bats are pollinators<\/strong>, just like bees<\/a> and butterflies<\/a>? In fact, hundreds of plant species rely on bats to pollinate <\/strong>them, including fruits like bananas, avocados, <\/strong>and mangos<\/strong>! The bats then poop out the seeds<\/strong>, helping to disperse <\/strong>new trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, bats all over the world eat millions of insects every night<\/strong>, protecting people from diseases spread by insects and reducing the amount of pesticide <\/strong>that farmers need to use to keep their crops bug-free. Cool!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These cool critters have something of a sinister and spooky reputation \u2013 but they don’t deserve it! Come on gang, let’s check out some brain-boggling bat facts… Bat facts! 1. There are more than 1,300 bat species! That makes them the second most common group of mammals, after rodents. 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