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Bats are mammals, so they nurse their young with milk.
January 19, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Most bats are insectivores, with some species eating thousands of insects per night.
January 19, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Vampire bats are the only species that feed on blood and prefer to drink from livestock like cattle and horses.
January 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
"Male bats show the highest rates of homosexuality among any mammal species." (@OMGFacts on Twitter)
January 19, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Bats also play a role in seed dispersal for plants like figs, nuts, and cacao (the source of chocolate).
January 19, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Bats are found on every continent except for Antarctica.
January 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Bats hang upside down to rest, a natural design that allows them to prepare for flight quickly.
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Bats live in a wide variety of habitats.
January 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Some bats, like the Mexican free-tailed bat, can fly at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
January 19, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The "little bent-winged bat" is a species that sometimes uses snakes as a food source.
January 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
The "common vampire bat" has a unique appearance.
January 19, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Bats are important for controlling pests that can harm crops.
January 19, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The average lifespan for a bat can be as long as 30 years, which is long compared to other small mammals.
January 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
January 19, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Most bats are not a threat to humans and do not drink blood.
January 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM
They use high-pitched sounds for echolocation, which bounce off objects to create a sonic map of their surroundings.
January 19, 2026 at 7:40 AM
The origin of the word "bat" is uncertain but may be a blend of Middle English "bakke" and Latin "blatta" (moth).
January 19, 2026 at 6:40 AM
The origin of the word "bat" is uncertain but may be a blend of Middle English "bakke" and Latin "blatta" (moth).
January 19, 2026 at 5:39 AM
The myth that all bats carry rabies is incorrect, as less than 1% of bats carry rabies.
January 19, 2026 at 4:35 AM
When in danger, bats can fly at high speeds and use their agile flight to evade predators.
January 19, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Bats sleep upside down, often in colonies, to conserve body heat and keep their wings free to move.
January 19, 2026 at 2:28 AM
All bats are good swimmers.
January 19, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Bats belong to the order Chiroptera, a name of Greek origin meaning "hand-wing".
January 19, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The bones in a bat's wing are similar in structure to a human hand, with a thumb and four fingers.
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM