Bats

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Do brown bats hibernate?

Yes, certainly bats like all other animals hibernate in the winter. They are less active in the winter and wait for the warmer weather in the spring. Bats in many places that are close to urban areas will sometimes go to residential areas and will hibernate there and pass the entire winter there. Bats are …

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Bat Feces Disease 

While it is known that rodents like mice and rats can transmit disease, people have very little knowledge when it comes to the diseases that bats bring with them. The disease that bats are known for is known as Histoplasmosis. It is the most common disease that is transmitted by bat feces. It happens when …

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Do Bats migrate or hibernate?

Do Bats migrate or hibernate?

This question can vary depending on the type of species you are dealing with and the circumstances that surround the bat and the environment itself.  When bats hibernate, their metabolic rate decreases along with their heartbeat and their consummation of energy. For example, their heartbeat can slow down from around 200-300 beats per minute to …

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Bat echolocation activities

Bats make use of a unique skill set namely echolocation. By producing these sounds that are three times higher than what humans can hear, they paint a sort of three-dimensional picture of their surroundings and can then navigate the world using it. Bats are also excellent hunters because they are blind, and their hearing is …

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