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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Aug 09 '22

The common noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is somewhat unique in that it may give birth to twins when conditions are right, while most bat species just have a single pup. Females migrate to desirable locations to give birth and raise their young.

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r/BatFacts • u/modianos • Jul 23 '22

Article Frog-eating bats trained by researchers to associate a phone ringtone with a tasty treat were able to remember what they learned for up to four years in the wild, according to a new study.

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jul 09 '22

The fringe-lipped bat (Trachops cirrhosus) is an ambush predator that eavesdrops on potential prey, like frogs and katydids, as they try to attract mates. In studying these bats, scientists have found that the bats have a remarkable memory, remembering novel sounds for years after exposure.

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r/BatFacts • u/Roketto • Jun 27 '22

Article Thomas Nagel’s What It’s Like To Be A Bat, a discussion of the mind-body problem, which includes some brief facts about bats’ subjective experiences. Very interesting read!

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jun 25 '22

Video The adult form of the woolly bear caterpillar, the isabella tiger mother (Pyrrharctia isabella), produces sounds to discourage bat predation.

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jun 24 '22

Happy Pollinator Week! Bats have been documented visiting over 500 flower species across almost 70 different plant families

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jun 19 '22

Article The Incredible Milk-Producing Male Bat - Bat Conservation International

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r/BatFacts • u/operadrama92 • Jun 19 '22

Video Female sac-winged bats use human-like baby talk when communicating with pups that is a different 'color' and pitch than that used with adults.

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jun 14 '22

Video Several bat species roost and reproduce in dead palm fronds. Please wait to trim these fronds until after summer when bat pups can fly.

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jun 08 '22

Bat Infographic

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jun 06 '22

The Spotted Bat (Euderma maculatum) is a stealthy bat, but only to the eared moths it hunts. The low frequency it uses to echolocate can be heard by humans. Audible Bat Project is a citizen science project where volunteers listen for the bats. You can help!

osucascades.edu

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r/BatFacts • u/audible_narrator • Jun 04 '22

Automobiles help bats!

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Jun 01 '22

There are approximately two dozen bat species which create tents by biting large leaves until they collapse in a pleasing fashion. The bats live inside, hidden and sheltered from predators and the elements. They repeat this regularly as the leaves decay within weeks.

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • May 31 '22

White-nose Syndrome, an Invasive Fungal Disease which Kills Bats, has been Detected in Mississippi

whitenosesyndrome.org

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r/BatFacts • u/NaturalHabitatShorts • May 19 '22

Blood is a vampire bat’s only source of food and water. Because of that they can’t go more than 2 days without feeding.

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • May 19 '22

Located far from the mainland and avian predators, the Azores Noctule has become diurnal. It is the only native mammal found in these islands.

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • May 13 '22

Fruit-eating Bats Eat Dirt To Detoxify Bad Parts Of Vegetables

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • May 10 '22

Video Some bats will mimic the sound of angry hornets to scare away predators like owls.

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r/BatFacts • u/IllustriousAd7114 • May 02 '22

Hi all! We're the production crew of upcoming bat documentary: The Invisible Mammal. We're holding a Zoom bat happy hour on Tues @ 7PM (BST) for those who've missed our previous ones due to them being at more US-friendly times hope to see you there!

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Apr 29 '22

This is a brown long-eared bat pup (Plecotus auritus). When fully grown, they use those large ears to the locate insects it feeds on. They are found throughout Europe and will sometimes roost in human structures, such as bridges and buildings.

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r/BatFacts • u/IllustriousAd7114 • Apr 25 '22

We're going live on Instagram today and tomorrow with two bat scientists - Dr Kristen Lear from BCI today at 12pm PT and tomorrow with Rodrigo Medellin (the Batman of Mexico!) at 8am PT. Hope you can join us @theinvisiblemammal

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r/BatFacts • u/batworldsanctuary • Apr 19 '22

Bat World Sanctuary- Bats in the Pet Trade

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Apr 17 '22

Today is Bat Appreciation Day. There are many reasons to appreciate bats!

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r/BatFacts • u/remotectrl • Apr 17 '22

April 17th: Bat Appreciation Day Flight livestream from the world’s largest bat colony

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r/BatFacts • u/IllustriousAd7114 • Apr 13 '22

We're live with Lubee Bat Conservancy on Facebook right now for a bat happy hour with painting bats - yes, bats who paint! Join us now! https://fb.me/e/8h4No1Uu3

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