Bats

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Bats are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they can be found on nearly every part of the planet. Not only are they cute, they are also important...

Studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for the blind. Without bats’ pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control we wouldn’t have bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave, or cacao… that’s right, bats bring us tequila and chocolate!

Found a bat in need of help?

Do not handle it with bare hands! Bats can carry rabies.
Here's a map of worldwide rescues and temporary care instructions.
Bats should never be kept as pets: Here's why.

Celebrate bats with us!

Our community's mascot is Baxter. Baxter is an Egyptian fruit bat that was cruelly kept alone and confined to a small cage for 12 years before being rescued by a bat sanctuary. You can read the full story by clicking on his name.

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Be respectful and inclusive

Everyone should feel welcome here. Hateful or bigoted language will not be tolerated.

No illegal or NSFW or NSFL content

Don’t post anything a fruit bat would not approve of.

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submitted 3 weeks ago by ickplant@lemmy.world [M] to c/bats@lemmy.world

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[–] architectonas@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

Is the butterfly really big or the bat just small?

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[–] ickplant@lemmy.world [S] 4 points 3 weeks ago

My guess is a bit of both. The bat looks to be smaller than a full adult, and they live in tropics and subtropics, which also means larger butterflies, generally speaking.

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[–] Prontomomo@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

What’s the dark spots on the yellow fruit?

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[–] nieminen@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Looks like seeds to me 🤷