Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year – Along with the candy & cool costumes, we also love to celebrate one of the spookiest & most classic Halloween creatures of them all – Bats! In reference to one of the creepiest days of the year, Friday the 13th, here we give you 13 fun facts about bats!
13 Fun Facts About Bats:
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Bats can fly up to speeds of 100 miles per hour.
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Over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination – Such as bananas, avocados & mangoes.
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Bats are designed to hang upside down.
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Bats, much like cats, groom themselves frequently to stay clean.
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There are currently 5 different species of bat that live in Alaska.
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There are over 1,400 species of bat, worldwide.
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Some bats really do drink blood – Like the vampire bat, who feeds off of other animals.
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Some bats eat fruit or nectar.
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Bats are nocturnal & use echolocation to find insects to eat.
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Bats are the only mammal capable of true & sustained flight.
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The oldest living bat is over 40 years old.
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Like humans, bats also have belly-buttons.
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Bats can eat an estimated 6,000 bugs per hour.
Although bats have amazing features, are important parts of our ecosystem & we are celebrating all the things that make them unique, it is important to note that these winged-mammals should not be welcomed visitors in your home. Bats can cause a vast amount of damage & can lead to severe health issues over time. If you hear any of these spooky guests in or around your home or attic, be sure to contact Varmint Gone Anchorage today!
Happy Halloween from our team here at Varmint Gone Anchorage!
