Fact or Fiction-There are only about 100 species of Bats Worldwide
FICTION- There are actually about 1,400 species of Bats
Fact or Fiction-Not all bats hibernate
FACT-Even though bears and bats are the two most well-known hibernators, not all bats spend their winter in caves. Some bat species like the spotted bat survive
Fact or Fiction-Humans are Bats only natural predator
FICTION-Owls, hawks and snakes eat bats, but that’s nothing compared to the millions of bats dying from white-nose syndrome.
Fact or Fiction-Without bats, say goodbye to bananas, avocados and mangoes
FACT-Over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination. Bats help spread seeds for nuts, figs and cacao — the main ingredient in chocolate
Fact or Fiction- Bats eat up to 100 insects per night!
FICTION-Each night, bats can eat their body weight in insects, numbering in the thousands!
Fact or Fiction- Bats are the only flying mammal.
FACT-While the flying squirrel can only glide for short distances, bats are the only true fliers.
Fact or Fiction- Bats are fairly slow fliers
FICTION-How fast a bat flies depends on the species, but they can reach speeds over 100 miles per hour(link is external) according to new research.
Fact or Fiction-Conservation efforts are helping bat species recover.
FACT-At least 12 types of U.S. bats are endangered, and more are threatened. These amazing animals face a multitude of threats including habitat loss and diseas
Fact or Fiction- The longest-living bat is 41 years old.
FACT-Although most bats live less than 20 years in the wild, scientists have documented six species that life more than 30 years. One lived 41 years
Fact or Fiction- Bats are dirty creatures
FICTION-Like cats, bats clean themselves. Far from being dirty, bats spend a lot of time grooming themselves. Some, like the Colonial bat, even groom each other
Fact or Fiction-Bats do NOT have Belly Buttons
FICTION-With a few exceptions, nearly all mammals have navels because of mom’s umbilical cord, and bats are no different. Now the real question is: Innies or ou
Fact or Fiction-Bats are inspiring medical marvels
FACT-About 80 medicines come from plants that rely on bats for their survival. While bats are not blind, studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientist
