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Bats

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Do bats usually live alone or in groups?

Most live in colonies

Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?

So they can fly away quickly if predators come

What do bats hang from when they sleep?

Their hind limb claws

How many species of bat exist worldwide?

Over 1200 species

How many species of bat are found in the UK?

18 species

What type of animal is a bat?

A flying mammal

Why are bats useful for farmers and people?

They are natural pest control (eat insects)

Why are nectar-eating bats important?

They are pollinators

What do most bats eat?

Insects

When are bats most active?

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What does "Chiroptera" mean?

Hand wing (in Greek)

What feature do many bats have that is large?

Their ears

True or False: Bats in the UK are protected

True

What is the scientific name for bats?

Chiroptera

Where do bats live?

and cities

In many habitats

woodlands

What are bat wings made of?

arms

legs

Bare skin

What do bats use to find their way in the dark?

Echolocation

What covers a bat’s body?

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What is a bat’s home called?

A roost

True or False: Bats are rodents

False – they are mammals