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?
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.