Unveiling the Secret World of Bats: Mysterious Mammals of the Night
Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
There are over 1,400 species of bats, making up around 20% of all mammal species.
Bats have a unique way of navigating in the dark called echolocation, where they emit high-pitched sounds and listen for the echoes to determine their surroundings.
Some species of bats can live for over 30 years, which is quite long for a small mammal.
Bats play an important role in pollination and seed dispersal for many plant species.
Vampire bats feed on blood, but they usually do not feed on humans or other large animals.
The smallest bat in the world is the bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti's hog-nosed bat, which weighs only 2 grams and is about the size of a large bumblebee.