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GOING BATTY
Think bats are spooky? Think again. They are actually very smart and useful little creatures. Most bats sleep all day and eat by night. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Got Blood?
Got Blood?
Vampire bats are the only mammals that live solely on blood. To get it, they bite sleeping animals.
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Near Neighbors
Near Neighbors
White bats huddle close in a rain forest. These furry critters are less than five centimeters (two inches) long. They spend their days hiding in leaves.
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Plant Food
Plant Food
This long-nosed bat enjoys a nighttime meal of cactus fruit. Some bats, like this one, eat fruit. Others even eat birds and fish!
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