Some Bats Facts (only group of mammals capable of flight) -Narrative
3(Narrated by Sarah J. Leisan).
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Bats are fascinating creatures. Here’s some information about them:
Bats belong to the order Chiroptera, which is the only group of mammals capable of flight. Their ability to fly, coupled with their use of echolocation (a system of acoustic orientation), makes them highly diverse and populous. There are currently over 1,200 recognized species of bats worldwide.
Appearance: All bats have a generally similar appearance in flight, with wings dominating their form. They vary considerably in size. The order is typically divided into two suborders:
Megachiroptera: These are the large Old World fruit bats. For example, flying foxes (Pteropus) have a wingspan of about 1.5 meters (approximately 5 feet) and weigh around 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds).
Microchiroptera: These are small bats found worldwide. The spectral bat (Vampyrum spectrum), the largest carnivorous bat in the New World, has a wingspan of over 60 centimeters (24 inches). On the other end of the scale, the hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) from Thailand is one of the smallest mammals, with a wingspan of barely 15 centimeters (6 inches) and weighing about 2 grams (0.07 ounce).
Habitat and Behavior:
Most bats are nocturnal, meaning they search for prey at night and sleep during the day.
They have poor vision, so they emit echos to detect and locate their prey in the dark.
Bats can live more than 30 years and can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph.
Incredibly, they can find their food in total darkness.
In the United States: More than 40 species of bats live in the United States. Bats are the only mammals that can fly. Instead of arms or hands, they have wings with a bone structure similar to the human hand, and between the bones are flaps of skin. Their lightweight bodies make it easier for them to fly.
Bats play essential roles in ecosystems by controlling insect populations and pollinating plants. They’re truly remarkable creatures! 🦇(AI generated).
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