Bat Facts: the MAMMALS of the NIGHT 🦇 Animal Fact Files

Bats are the mammals of the night. After rodents, they make up the largest living group of mammals on earth! Together, they account for 25% of ALL mammal species! And we almost never see them! Learn more bat facts as we discovered these mammals of the night on Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Order - Chiroptera
Range: Cosmopolitan
Habitat: Caves, forests, hallows, human structures, and more
Size: 6 inches - 6 feet (15.24cm-1.83m) wide wingspan; 0.07 ounces - 2 pounds (2g-0.91kg)
Diet: Insects, fruit, nectar, lizards, frogs, fish and blood
Threats: Birds of prey, snakes, fungi, and more
Life span: Up to thirty years depending on the species

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[AnimalFactFiles]

The first few frames of this episode may look "weird" because it has been edited to remove the intro. Sorry for any confusion!

[Abysmii]

Why aren't groups of bat called "covens"? Missed opportunity.

[BigAl-ue]

I know i made like 3 request in the past but here are some animals that would be cool.
- Komodo Dragon
- African Clawed or African Dwarf Frogs
- Snow Leopard
- Green Anaconda
- Saltwater Crocodile
- Common Hippo
- Orca
- Bottlenose Dolphin
- Sea turtles
- Sea horse
- Great White Shark
- Superb Lyrebird
- Cassowary
- Horn Bills
- Okapi
- Bengal Tiger
- African Lion
- Vampire Fish
- Crested Gecko
- Alligator or Common Snapping turtle
- Wels Catfish
- Goblin Shark
- Gila Monster
- Rattle snakes
- Goldfish
- American Bull Frog
- Coelacanth
- Nile Monitor
- Bearded Dragon
- Draco Lizard
- Fly River Turtle
Edit: Also - Bald Eagle

[RabbitHorse]

They hang out with Robin and fight crime in Gotham City.
(Just kidding)

Summary

Bats are 1 out of 5 mammal species.

There only 3 vampire bat species.

They are the only mammals that can maintain sustained true flight.

Mostly nocturnal.

Susceptible to white nose syndrome.

The smallest bat species is the bumblebee bat;
The largest bat species is the flying fox.

[FACELESS_VOID_]

My favorite subspecies of bat is the "Batman"

[Huda_lovedti]

I say that you’re very cute I mean look at that fine fox what’s not to

[abeceda]

Do
Eland
Hamadryas Baboon
Collared Peccary

[AugustineOutu]

They didn't mention bat echolocation

[kenrickbautista]

I'm sorry, but when I think of bats, I think of Batman. #Batman 🤣🦇

[jethroreading]

I've always thought these guys are fun, but I have a soft spot for just plain-old Pipistrelles because we get those flying around our house

[BigAl-ue]

Megaderma lyra.
Just found out there is a giant vampire bat.
Edit: This too, Desmodus draculae