Bats

What is the unique ability of bats?

• Climbing trees upside down
• Swimming underwater
• Running at high speeds
• Flying in the air

How do bats locate their prey in the darkness?

• By using their sense of smell
• By sending out high-pitched squeals and listening for echoes
• By following the moonlight
• By using their sharp vision

What does it mean for a creature to be 'nocturnal'?

• They only sleep and do not move
• They are active both during the day and night
• They are active during the day and sleep at night
• They sleep during the day and are active at night

Where do flying foxes mainly live?

• Tropical Africa and Asia
• Antarctica and Australia
• North America and Europe
• South America and Antarctica

What do bats do during the day?

• Sleep in caves and attics
• Fly around in the sunlight
• Hunt for food
• Socialize with other bats

What role do bats play in their environment?

• They build nests for other species
• They provide food for other animals
• They pollinate flowers
• They help control insect populations

What is the diet of flying foxes?

• Meat
• Fruit
• Insects
• Fish

How do bats catch insects in the darkness?

• By using their sharp claws
• By using their sharp vision
• By using sound to locate them
• By using their keen sense of smell

What physical characteristics do bats have?

• Big ears, furry bodies, and wings like leather
• Long tails, sharp beaks, and colorful feathers
• Smooth skin, small ears, and feathered wings
• Sharp claws, sharp teeth, and long tails

Why are flying foxes important in their ecosystem?

• They help spread pollen and seeds of many plants
• They hunt other animals
• They compete with other species for food
• They destroy vegetation