| General Bat Facts
Bats are mammals. There are about 1,000 species of bats on this planet, although there are only about 40 species of bats in North America. Bats are found in every continent and country of our world except for a few isolated islands, Antarctica and the Arctic region.
The largest bat in the world, the Malaysian Flying Fox, is found in the rainforests of southeast Asia, has a 5-6 foot wing span! Although they look scary due to their large size, these bats are actually fruit eaters and do not attack humans or pets. The tiniest bat, the bumblebee bat, is lighter than a penny!
 Although some animals appear to fly from tree to tree, bats are the only mammal that can actually fly. Bats can maneuver with incredible dexterity and quickness due to their light weight and structure. Unlike birds, the bats’ wings are attached at the shoulder. Because of their wings' lightness and flexibility, bats are able to hover over an object as well as swoop down to catch insects.
Contrary to popular belief, bats do not go after people's hair. Most likely, the bats are trying to get the mosquitoes and other insects which are hovering around a person's head! Although they may appear to be a mouse with wings, bats are not related to rodents. Bats are clean animals that will spend much of their time grooming themselves when they are not sleeping or hunting for food. Bat Reproduction
In almost all species of bats, the male and female only get together for mating. The female bat will gather with other female bats to bear their young, creating large colonies of females. The mother bat hangs right side up to give birth, catching her baby in a "safety net" formed with her wings.
Maturing rather quickly, baby bats (pups) are ready to fly in a few weeks or so. Although there are perils pups must face, once they reach adulthood, bats can live for up to 20 years or more. Compared to other animals, bats are very slow when it comes to reproduction, usually having on one pup per year. Bat Habitat
Bats hunt at night, and sleep during the day, hanging upside down in a cave, tree or other protected area, including homes and buildings. In these locations, bats find refuge from bad weather and predators as well as a safe place to have their families. The problems with bats arise when they roost in attics, between walls, and other places in the home. Some bats are solitary creatures, living by themselves throughout their lives. Other bats will gather in very large colonies, especially those in caves and abandoned mines. Some bats migrate when cooler weather approaches, while other bats hibernate until springtime. Those bats that hibernate will often seek out caves where the temperature is steady throughout the year. Hibernating bats rely on the fat they have stored for the winter and should be left alone. If bothered, the bats may deplete their stored fat and starve to death.
Bat Diet
Most bats, including those in North America, eat insects such as mosquitoes, moths, crickets, gnats, roaches, beetles, and ants.  Some of these insectivores can consume between 600 to 1000 mosquitoes and insects in a single hour!
Other - Bat Communication and Hunting
Through echolocation, a method using ultrasound and echoes, bats are able to locate prey as well as communicate with other bats. Bats are not blind, but their radar sensing is much more useful and better than their eyesight, especially since they are active at night!
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