Bonkers for bats

Bonkers for bats

Teacher Lauren

One of the world's largest bats: Giant Golden Crowned Bat

Where do bats live?

• Bats live in roosts

• A roost is any place a bat goes to rest, usually in caves, tree hallows and old buildings

• They live all over the world

What do they eat?

• There are over 1,000 species of bats and they all eat different things such as :

• Fruit

• Fish

• Insects

• even BLOOD!

How do bats sleep and find their way home?

• Bats sleep upside down so that it is easier for them to fly away

• Bats can find their home and also find their prey by something called 'echolocation'

How long do bats live for and what happens during winter?

• Bats can live for more than 20 years

• They hibernate (like bears) during the winter