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Introduction to Bats

 

Goal:

Goal:

What is a bat?

Have you ever looked up at night and seen a shadowy figure flying above your head? You were probably looking at a bat going out to find food.

What is a bat? Is it a bird? Is it a mammal? Bats are the only flying mammal in the world, and there are over 1,400 different kinds of bats. What are some things you know about bats? What are some things you are curious about?

Greater Shortnosed Fruit Bat flying at night.

Question

What is a bat?

Bats are flying mammals. This means they have live babies (they do not lay eggs), have hair or fur, and are warm-blooded.