Bats are one heck of a fascinating beast. They navigate using high-frequency pulses – a phenomenon known as echolocation; sleep upside down and see in the dark. We all know that most animals (and birds) have tails that help them balance and navigate, but do bats have tails too? Do Bats Have Tails? Of …
Bats are tough to come in contact with for humans and predators alike. Even with advanced GPS, they’re super difficult to track. When it comes to the question of what eats bats, the answer has more to do with what can catch bats, as opposed to what will actually decide to eat them. Many animals …
As strange and unique as bats may appear, their maternity cycles are similar to those of other mammals. Once per year, a female bat will give birth to a baby bat or pup. These tiny creatures are entirely dependent on their moms for food, shelter, and care until they are grown up enough to survive …
Most likely, there are bats living and lurking within your neighborhood, but you will rarely see them except for when they are leaving or returning to their roost. Yes, the correct word is indeed roost, not nest. Bats live and travel together in colonies for safety and warmth, and the places that these bat colonies …
While you may be aware that many species of bats hibernate through the winter months, not all types of bats burrow in your attic when it starts to get cold. Certain bat species have taken a cue from birds and fly south to seek warmer climates during the winter. They may even relocate during the …