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  • Types of Bats
    Bat species like the Fruit Bat, the Indiana Bat, the Vampire Bat, the little Brown Bat, the Golden-Crowned Flying Fox and the Bumblebee Bat
  • Bat Species
    Over 1,100 different species of bats have been identified. This is approximately ¼ of all of the mammals in the world. They aren’t out there trying to get tangled up in the hair of humans either.
  • Fruit Bat
    The Fruit Bat falls into the category of the Megabat and sometimes they are called the Flying Fox in some locations. There are many differences in their size from one location to the next.
  • Indiana Bat
    The Indiana Bat is a medium sized species. It can range in coloring from brown, black, or gray. They are only 1 or 2 inches in length when full grown. The weight is about ¼ of an ounce.
  • Vampire Bat
    The Vampire Bat is a fascinating creature, and one that has been involved with legends for centuries. This particular species of bat features a short muzzle that is cone shaped.
  • Egyptian Fruit Bat
    The Egyptian Fruit Bat is a smaller type of bat with a length of about six inches. However, they have a large wing span of about two feet. They also have a weight of less than half a pound.
  • Little Brown Bat
    The Little Brown Bat is a species that is well known. It is very small with an overall body size that is from 3 inches to 3 ½ inches. They also weigh no more than half an ounce.
  • Giant Golden-Crowned Flying-Fox
    The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying-Fox Bat is a rare species, and one that features very long wings. In fact, they are so long that it is often seen with them wrapped around the body like a cloak.
  • Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat or Bumblebee Bat
    The Kitti’s Hog-Nosed Bat has a very unique look to it. The fact that is so tiny also encourages the other name it is frequently called by – Bumblebee Bat.
  • Bat Facts and Information
    Bat Information, Anatomy, Feeding, Communication, Reproduction, Predators, Echolocation and Bat Conservation. Facts about Fruit Bats, Indiana Bats, Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, Bublebee Bat, Vampire Bat, and more
  • Facts about Bats
    You may be thinking that a bat is just a creature that flies, but there is so much more to these animals than most people think. Bats play a crucial role in the pollination process.
  • Bat Information
    Bat information like bat habitat, bat feeding, bat reproduction, bat anatomy, bat predators and bat social structure
  • Bat Habitat
    The bat is a creature that is highly adaptable. Research shows that there are very few places in the world where they don’t reside. They typically will reside in caves where they have access to water, safe places to hide from predators during the day, and plenty of food.
  • Bat Anatomy
    The body of the bat is one that has fascinated researchers for centuries. They have webbing that creates their wings. These wings are in place of any forelimbs. The limbs of the bat usually feature two sharp claws.
  • Bat Feeding
    When you think about bats and what they eat, does the thought of blood come to mind? Only a very small fraction of bats in the world actually survive off of the blood of other animals.
  • Bat Predators
    There are many different predators that can create issues for bats. What could consume them really depends on the location where they are at. The size of different species also affects what types of problems they may encounter with different predators.
  • Bat Reproduction
    Since bats live in very large colonies, it isn’t hard for them to find each other to mate. However, the males and the females typically stay segregated unless they are ready to mate.
  • Bat Evolution
    It is very difficult to location remains of bat fossils. This is due to the fact that they are so light boned. However, what we have found has offered us some insight as to how long they have been around.
  • Bat Echolocation
    Most species of bats rely on echolocation to help them find prey. This is why it is no problem at all for them to be able to find prey in complete darkness.
  • Bat Role in Pollination
    When we think about pollination, it is typically the birds and the bees that come to mind. Most people have no clue that the bat also places a huge role in that process.
  • Humans and Bats
    Humans and bat relationship including how bats have influenced popular culture and mythology
  • Bats and Humans
    It seems that the issue over bats is one where many humans are divided. Many people are afraid of them due to what they have heard about them. Others are intimidated by a creatures that lurks around at night making high pitched sounds and has sharp teeth.
  • Bats in Popular Culture
    The culture of bats is one that goes back very far in history. The legends of vampires and Dracula around Transylvania continue to be great stories. They have been tales passed along for generations.
  • Bats in Mythology
    The ideals found in mythology continue to bring animal attributes to humans. The ties from the two help us to see how we are the same as many animals.
  • Bat Threats
    Even though bats are highly adaptable creatures, there are some elements in society that can be huge problems for them. These problems have been identified as threats to the ultimate survival of the bat.
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