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Bats

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True or False: Bats are rodents

False – they are mammals

Do bats usually live alone or in groups?

Most live in colonies

What are bat wings made of?

Bare skin

legs

arms

How many species of bat exist worldwide?

Over 1200 species

What feature do many bats have that is large?

Their ears

What is a bat’s home called?

A roost

Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?

So they can fly away quickly if predators come

Why are nectar-eating bats important?

They are pollinators

What do most bats eat?

Insects

What does "Chiroptera" mean?

Hand wing (in Greek)

How many species of bat are found in the UK?

18 species

What covers a bat’s body?

...

Where do bats live?

and cities

woodlands

In many habitats

Why are bats useful for farmers and people?

They are natural pest control (eat insects)

When are bats most active?

..

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

Echolocation

What is the scientific name for bats?

Chiroptera

True or False: Bats in the UK are protected

True

What type of animal is a bat?

A flying mammal

What do bats hang from when they sleep?

Their hind limb claws