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bat is the only mammal that can fly. There are nearly 1000 living bat species,
accounting for almost a quarter of all mammal species. Nearly all bats are nocturnal. To get around in the
dark, many nocturnal bats rely on a sophisticated form of sonar known as echolocation for
navigating and finding prey. Only those bats that live on remote islands lacking birds of
prey routinely fly during the day.
Bats are the most important natural enemies
of night-flying insect pests. Bats are important pollinators of plants, pollinating at
least 500 species, including bananas, mangoes, cashews, dates, figs, and agave, from which
tequila is produced. Without these helpful night fliers, many bat-pollinated
plants—and the many animals that depend on them for food and shelter—would
disappear from the earth. |
Stuffed
Bat
This wonderful
life-like stuffed bat features poseable wings.
12 Inches Wide
MDH Stuffed Bat
MD18056
$12.50
Discontinued
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