Bat Species
Bat Habitats
Dangers to Bats
Benefits of Bats
Saving the Bats
100

About how many different species of bats are there? 

1,406

100

Where in the world do bats live? 

Bats live in almost every part of the world!

100

What is one major threat to migrating bats? 

Wind farms

100

What benefit do nectar eating bats provide? 

Pollination

100

What could wind farms do to protect bats? 

Turn off on calm nights in the fall

200

What is the smallest species of bat? 

The bumblebee bat

200

Where do migrating bats in Colorado go for the winter? 

Mexico

200

What is one major threat to hibernating bats?

White nose syndrome

200

What is a benefit provided by fruit eating bats? 

Seed spreading 

200

How did the city of Austin help protect bats? 

Educating people, and celebrating bats

300

What is the largest species of bat? 

The flying fox

300

What are at least three different habitats where bats can be found. 

Desserts, woodlands, rain forests, cities, caves, plains. 

300

What is the main migrating species that is in danger of going extinct in Colorado? 

Hoary bats

300

How do bats help farmers?

Eating insects that would destroy crops

300

What is at least one way you can help bats? 

Tell friends and family about them, put up a bat house, Adopt a Bat program from Bat Conservation International, write to government officials asking them to protect bats. 

400

What kind of food do bats with large eyes eat? 

Fruit

400

What is the major threat to bat habitats? 

Deforestation

400

What was the main threat to bats in Austin, Texas? 

People

400

What kinds of insects do bats eat? 

mosquitos, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, and many more

400

How do bat houses help bats?

They give them a place to raise their young
500

What kind of food do bats with long noses eat? 

Nectar from flowers

500

How do bats play a role in reforestation? 

Spreading seeds

500

What percent of bat species are in danger of extinction? 

80%, or 988 species
500

How many insects does a bat eat on a typical night? 

1/2 of their body weight

500

Why are some people afraid of bats, and how does this affect bats?

Scary pictures, misinformation, and more