Awesome Facts about Bats 

Awesome facts about Bats

1. There are over 1,400 species of bats worldwide.

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2. Not all bats hibernate.

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3. Bats have few natural predators — disease is one of the biggest threats.

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4. Without bats, say goodbye to bananas, avocados and mangoes.

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Night insects have the most to fear from bats.

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Bats are the only flying mammal

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9. The longest-living bat is 41.

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