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Bats can be
found almost everywhere in the world. The only continent they
don't live on is Antarctica. They prefer warm
climates.
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What Bats Eat
Where Bats Live |
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Bats
have teeth and fur. They give birth to live young.
Bats are the only mammals that have wings. Bats come in many
sizes. They range in size from a tiny bumblebee to a creature with
a six foot wing span. |
Description of Bats
How Bats Help Humans
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Most bats eat
fruit. Some bats eat insects, fish, and frogs. Bats are
nocturnal and hunt for their food at night. |
Insects and Bugs
What Bats Eat
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Some bats have a very strong sense of hearing. They make sounds
that bounce off of objects and send echoes back to the bats. From
these echoes, the bats can tell the size of objects, how far away
they are, and how fast they are traveling.
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A Bat's Diet
How Bats "See" in the Dark
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Bats are very
helpful to humans especially farmers. Some bats can eat up
to 600 insects a day. Bats also spread seeds and pollinate
flowers. |
How
to Catch a Bat
How
Bats Help Humans
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