13 Awesome Facts About Bats - U.S. Department of the Interior
Bats are an important species that affect our daily lives in ways we might not even realize. From pollinating our favorite fruits to eating pesky insects to inspiring medical marvels, bats are heroes of the night.

Bats 101 | Bat Facts, Species & Why They Matter
Learn bat facts, biology, and why bats matter. Bats 101 covers bat species, ecosystems, myths, and the vital role bats play in biodiversity and conservation.

Bat | Description, Habitat, Diet, Classification, & Facts | Britannica
All bats have a generally similar appearance in flight, dominated by the expanse of the wings, but they vary considerably in size. The order is usually divided into two well-defined suborders: the Megachiroptera (the large Old World fruit bats) and the Microchiroptera (small bats found worldwide).

Bat Facts - Smithsonian Institution
Bats are mammals belonging to the order Chiroptera, a name of Greek origin meaning "hand-wing," which accurately describes the animal's most unusual anatomical feature.

Facts About Bats: Habitat, Diet, And Conservation | IFAW
Bats are one of the largest—and most important—species on the planet. Find out more about their habits, the threats they face, and what you can do to help.

Bats, facts and photos | National Geographic
There are two main types of bats: microbats and megabats. Most bats are microbats, which eat insects like moths, that come out at night. Vampire bats are the only species of microbats that...

Bat-Watching Sites of Texas
Texas happens to be the battiest state in the country. It is home to 32 of the 47 species of bats found in the United States.

Bat Animal Facts - Chiroptera - A-Z Animals
Bats are the only mammals capable of true sustained flight and comprise the order Chiroptera. They are globally widespread (except Antarctica) and include both echolocating insectivores and primarily fruit/nectar-feeding groups.

Where do bats live? | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Bats can be found in almost all parts of the world and in most regions of the United States. In general, bats seek out a variety of daytime retreats such as caves, rock crevices, old buildings, bridges, mines, and trees. Different species require different roost sites.

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