I WONDER - Why Are Bats Important?

The video discusses the role of bees and bats in pollination. While bees are known for pollinating flowers and plants during the day, bats take over at night, pollinating flowers that bloom after dark. Bats are particularly effective pollinators due to their fluffy fur, which can carry a lot of pollen. They are crucial for the pollination of plants that produce bananas, peaches, avocados, cashews, and mangoes.

What is the primary role of bees in the environment?

• Producing honey

• Protecting crops from pests

• Pollinating flowers and plants

• Building hives

Which creatures are known for pollinating flowers that bloom at night?

• Butterflies

• Birds

• Bees

• Bats

Why are bats effective at pollination?

• They have long tongues

• They are active during the day

• Their fluffy fur carries pollen

• They visit many flowers

Which of the following plants is NOT mentioned as being pollinated by bats?

• Cashews

• Apples

• Peaches

• Bananas

What is a unique feature of flowers pollinated by bats?

• They are brightly colored

• They are small and delicate

• They bloom at night

• They have a strong scent