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Why are bats becoming extinct?
A blog by BatsyBoo Unfortunately, white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fatal fungal disease of hibernating bats, has killed over six million bats since 2006, and may well lead to the extinction of certain bat species. Other threats to bats include habitat loss from land use change (e.g. urban and energy development and climate change. Halloween marks the…
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What do bats eat?
A blog by BatsyBoo Most bats eat insects and are called insectivores. These bats like to eat beetles, moths, mosquitoes, and more. And they sure do eat a lot of insects. There are some bats that like to eat fruit, seeds, and pollen from flowers. These bats are called frugivores. There are bats that eat…
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Natural habitat of bats
blog by BatsyBoo What is the natural habitat of a bat? Where do bats live? Bats are found worldwide, except in polar regions and extreme deserts. They live in forests and wetlands as well as urban areas. During the day, they rest in shelters known as roosts, which include caves, mines, old buildings, and hollowed trees.
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What are bats?
Blog by BatsyBoo Bats are mammals. This means that they have fur covered bodies, they are warm blooded and give birth to live young. Bats are the only flying mammal. While the flying squirrel can only glide for short distances, bats are true fliers. A bat’s wing resembles a modified human hand. There are over…
A blog about bats and their natural habitat.
