Bats - my heroes!
Just what is a Bat?
from Wikipedia
BatsFossil range: Late Paleocene - Recent
"Chiroptera" from Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur, 1904
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Eutheria
Superorder: Laurasiatheria[1]
Order: Chiroptera
Blumenbach, 1779
Suborders
See article
A bat is a mammal in the order Chiroptera. Their most distinguishing feature is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals naturally capable of flight (though other mammals, such as flying squirrels, gliding flying possums and colugos, can glide for limited distances). The word Chiroptera comes from the Greek words cheir "hand" and pteron "wing," as the structure of the open wing is very similar to an outspread human hand with a membrane (patagium) between the fingers that also stretches between hand and body.
A measure of the success of bats is their estimated total of about 1,100 species of bats worldwide, accounting for about 20 percent of all mammal species.[2] About 70 percent of bats are insectivores. Most of the rest are frugivores, with a few species being carnivorous. Bats are present throughout most of the world.
Bats perform a vital ecological role by pollinating some flowers, and also have an important role in seed dispersal; indeed, many tropical plants are entirely dependent on bats. This role explains environmental concerns when a bat is introduced in a new setting.[clarify] Tenerife provides a recent example with the introduction of the Egyptian fruit bat.[clarify] Bats range in size from the Kitti's Hog-nosed Bat to the Giant golden-crowned flying fox.
Bats in the Northeast are Dying Off
Bats In Northeast Dying Off
Tens of thousands of bats are dying in the Northeast. Director of the Organization of Bat Conservation Rob Mies says that the cause of death is complicated.
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The internet affords us a world of information
Check out these various links about Bats.
- Bat Conservation International
- This is the home site of 'Bat Conservation International'. It works to preserve the habitat and population of the bat world.
- Bats - Defenders of Wildlife
- A site that explores and gives sounds, video and general information about bats and other wildlife.
- KidZone Bats
- Lessons, printables and activities to teach kids the truth about bats.
- Bat Conservation and Mining
- Report on a study of the Indiana Bat and Coal Mining.
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Bats, Bats and More Bats
Bats are a part of the circle of life -
They are a natural predator for the insects that irritate us so much each evening
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Bats are the main concern of many people - and they write about them
- Swallows at the nest - The Digital Video Information Network
- Brendan - hirundines are suffering from many of the same problems that bats are suffering from - and as most of my work is in bat conservation I'm frequently telling people that these animals have suffered loss of food supply through ...
- The Bat Conservation Trust
- As supporters of the Bat Conservation Trust over the years, we are delighted that their Count Bat Project has made it through to the semi-finals of the annual Lottery Good Causes Awards. The Count Bat Project was formed to encourage ...
- 8th annual Great Lakes Bat Festival set for August 28-29 in Milwaukee
- Bill Scullon, a DNR wildlife biologist at the Escanaba Field Office, will be on hand at the festival with bat experts from around the region to highlight the importance of bat conservation. The festival will kick off with a special ?Bat ...
- Great Lakes bats threatened by mysterious disease
- Millions of bats hibernate in caves and abandoned mines throughout the Great Lakes states and Ontario, said Dave Waldien, co-director of programs at Bat Conservation International in Austin, Texas. ?These are very important states for a ...
Bats are a great part of our environment.
It is important to our environment for people to learn and understand the bat population. They are our friends.
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There is always more to learn.
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In their aides-to-horticulture, bats-like honeybees- flit from flower to flower, feeding on nectar and pollen or seeking out the insects that crawl inside the blossoms to feed on nectar. In so doing, bats carry pollen and seeds with them, pollinating and dispersing as they go.
Bats
Bats!
Bat slide presentation showing a variety of beautiful bats found at the Organization for Bat Conservation's Bat Zone in Michigan.
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Bats can be our friends.
Share your comments and thoughts on the lens or bats.
goldminer82007 wrote...
Bats are some of our best friends. you are right. To bad that people are so scared of them. Most of this is from old wives tales and a little help from hollywood movies on vampires and other such nonsense. If folks would learn about them and the massive amount of insects they eat they might decide to keep a few around.
Posted April 18, 2009
websaver wrote...
It's a pity more people dont understand these creatures, they do a lot of good to our surroundings. My hobby is building bat houses, I guess that is the best I can do for them, great lense by the way
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Posted April 11, 2009
bixby wrote...
Bats are great critters. They are natural insect control units as well as agents of natural pollination. The exciting thing is that you can purchase bat houses on line.
These artificial cavities are both fun and an excellent resource for one to provide a room for these help creatures. Many myths surround bats and there are those that simply are not true. What a great creature that God has created.
Gary
Posted March 08, 2009
flighty02 wrote...
Bats aren't scary but its frightening that many species of bat are in danger of extinction. Here in Britain all species of bats are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act and it is illegal intentionally to kill, injure or take any bat, to disturb roosting bats, or to damage, destroy or obstruct access to any place used by bats for roosting. 5* for sharing a litle knowlege.
Posted October 20, 2008
jbs260
Lots of bats live in Caves around the world, only coming out at night to eat (insects, fruits, etc.). They are more advantage to us than most people will admit. the bat houses above should be put on a pole or straight tree about 12-15 feet in the air. When bats leave the house they drop out the bottom and fly once clear of the house.
Posted October 05, 2008
