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Why do bats sleep upside down?
Because their legs are not build for walking or standing.
What parts of the world do bats live in?
All over except the cold polar regions
True or False: Bat wings are actually their hands?
TRUE
What do bats do to help plants and fruits grow?
They carry pollen from flower to flower (pollinate). They also spread seeds from place to place.
What U.S. state is home to the world's largest known bat colony?
Texas
What does it sound like when bats fly?
It's silent
What do most bats eat?
insects
What do bats fingers have between them to help them fly?
webbing/thin skin
The smallest bat is the bumblebee bat. How much do you think it weighs?
2 grams/less than a penny
What country is famous for having large colonies of fruit bats called flying foxes?
Australia
Where do bats like to rest?
In dark places-caves, hollow trees, attics
When flying a bats heartbeat gets very fast. How fast can it get?
up to 1000 beats per minutes
How soon after birth do bat pups learn to fly?
3-6 weeks
What is one important job insect-eating bats do for farmers?
They eat insects that can damage crops.
What U.S. state is home to Carlsbad Caverns, a famous place to watch bats emerge at dusk?
New Mexico
dolphins, shrews
Are bats social animals?
yes
True or False: Baby bats, called pups, can weigh up to a third of their mothers body weight when born.
True
What do you call a place where a bat rests or sleeps?
a roost
What continent has no native bat species?
Antarctica
What animals to vampire bats bite?
pigs, cows, some birds, etc.
5 fingers-thumb and 4 long fingers
The giant golden-crowned flying fox has a wide wingspan. How wide do you think it is?
Around 5 feet wide
What should you do if you find a bat on the ground?
Don't touch it. Tell a trusted adult so they can contact a wildlife professional if needed.
Where can bats live—cities, the countryside, or both?
Both! Bats can adapt to many different environments.