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Bats

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Why are bats useful for farmers and people?

They are natural pest control (eat insects)

What is the scientific name for bats?

Chiroptera

Do bats usually live alone or in groups?

Most live in colonies

How many species of bat exist worldwide?

Over 1200 species

What is a bat’s home called?

A roost

How many species of bat are found in the UK?

18 species

Where do bats live?

woodlands

and cities

In many habitats

True or False: Bats are rodents

False – they are mammals

What do bats hang from when they sleep?

Their hind limb claws

Why are nectar-eating bats important?

They are pollinators

What type of animal is a bat?

A flying mammal

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

Echolocation

What feature do many bats have that is large?

Their ears

What covers a bat’s body?

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What does "Chiroptera" mean?

Hand wing (in Greek)

Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?

So they can fly away quickly if predators come

What do most bats eat?

Insects

True or False: Bats in the UK are protected

True

When are bats most active?

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What are bat wings made of?

legs

Bare skin

arms