Bats are often found sleeping upside down during the day. They roost in secluded areas such as hollowed out trees and caves. Have you ever wondered why bats sleep upside down? Find out the answer to this question in this Animal Planet article. See more »

Contrary to popular belief, bats don't go around biting people and sucking blood. Bats got a bad reputation from the Dracula stories, but they actually prefer eating insects over blood. Find 13 incredible bat facts only at Animal Planet. See more »

Contrary to what many people believe, bats are not vicious and are not likely to attack humans and transmit disease. See more »

Bats are the only mammals that hang upside down. Did you know that bats are generally not dangerous and, in fact, are often helpful to humans? Take this quiz to learn more about bats. See more »

Something mysterious is going on in the bat world. Thousands of bats have been dying and the cause has yet to be determined. One thing most of the dead bats have in common is the appearance of fungus on their bodies. Is fungus the culprit behind the bats' deaths? Take this quiz to learn more about bats versus fungus. See more »

When you think of bats you might think of scary, blood-sucking creatures that hang upside down in caves. While most bats are not dangerous and do not eat blood, there are some that do, and bats are certainly famous for their ability to sleep hanging upside down. Take this quiz to learn more about bats. See more »

Have you ever tried hanging upside down for a while? After a few minutes all the blood has rushed to your head and you need to flip yourself upright before you pass out. However, bats sleep comfortably upside down. Take this quiz and learn more about how bats do this without going batty. See more »

Vampire Bat, a bat that feeds on fresh blood. A number of large, fruit-eating bats are miscalled vampire bats. See more »