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Bats

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What covers a bat’s body?

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Why are bats useful for farmers and people?

They are natural pest control (eat insects)

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

Echolocation

What do bats hang from when they sleep?

Their hind limb claws

What does "Chiroptera" mean?

Hand wing (in Greek)

What feature do many bats have that is large?

Their ears

What are bat wings made of?

Bare skin

legs

arms

When are bats most active?

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What is a bat’s home called?

A roost

Where do bats live?

In many habitats

woodlands

and cities

What do most bats eat?

Insects

Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?

So they can fly away quickly if predators come

What type of animal is a bat?

A flying mammal

How many species of bat are found in the UK?

18 species

True or False: Bats are rodents

False – they are mammals

Why are nectar-eating bats important?

They are pollinators

What is the scientific name for bats?

Chiroptera

True or False: Bats in the UK are protected

True

Do bats usually live alone or in groups?

Most live in colonies

How many species of bat exist worldwide?

Over 1200 species