Why is a bat called a bat?

Bats are mammals in the order Chiroptera, and are the only mammals that can fly. Other mammals like flying squirrels or flying possum can glide but not fly.

Bats are nocturnal. They are active during the night, dusk or dawn.

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Bat Removal vs. Extermination: Pros and Cons

The battle between bat colony and homeowner has gone on for centuries. In removing them from homes, two methods are often debated in the pest…

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Haunted Cupcakes

1/4 Cup Cream Cheese 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 2/3 cups all flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 tsp baking powder 1/2…

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