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Bats are the only flying mammal. Learn about these peculiar and misunderstood animals in this section.
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Could a fungus cause the extinction of bats?
Riddle me this: Why are bats showing up dead with a white powder streaked across their faces? Could a poorly understood fungus wipe them out? To the bat cave, readers!
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How and why do bats hang upside down all day?
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 HowStuffWorks article.
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How Bats Work
Think you know what bats are all about? Chances are you're operating under at least a couple of misconceptions. Sort out the facts from the myths and see what makes bats so unique.
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13 Incredible Bat Facts
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 HowStuffWorks.
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Bat, the only mammal capable of true flight. (Flying squirrels and a few other mammals are able to glide, but not fly.)
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Vampire Bat, a bat that feeds on fresh blood. A number of large, fruit-eating bats are miscalled vampire bats.
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