National Bat Appreciation Day

About National Bat Appreciation Day

Bat Facts!

Bats are the only mammals able to fly.

Bats can live more than 30 years and can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph.

Bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes an hour.

Bat droppings, called guano, are one of the richest fertilizers.

Bats make up a quarter of all mammals.

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• Animals
• USA

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• Animals
• USA

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• Animals
• USA

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• Animals
• USA

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• USA

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• USA

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• Arts
• USA

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