Bats by Gail Gibbons

Where do bats usually live?

• In dry, light places.
• In caves, under bridges, and in old trees.
• In nests or in holes underground.

Bats are nocturnal. 

• True
• False

What helps bats find their way in the dark?

• night vision goggles
• ecolocation
• nothing
• singing

Why do bats use echolocation?

• They use it to help them fly.
• It helps them from being attacked by other animals.
• It helps them sleep upside down.
• It helps them find their prey.

In winter in colder climates, what do most bats usually do?

• Migrate
• Carry on as usual, they like the cold
• Hibernate

What is a mammal?

• A warm-blooded animal that has fur or hair.
• A cold-blooded animal that has fur or hair.
• An animal that sleeps during the day, but is awake at night.
• A bird.

Bats are helpful because_______.

• they are cute
• they drink blood
• they eat LOTS of insects
• they are smart

Some bats are pollinators. 

• True
• False

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason that some bats populations are getting smaller.

• people are destroying bat habitats
• pesticides harm bats
• people don't like bats
• bats do not have enough food

Which of the following is a way that people can help bats?

• People can help bats by building bat houses.
• People can help bats by capturing them.
• People can help bats by using pesticides.
• People can help bats by looking for them.