Understanding Bats: Nature's Nighttime Navigators

What proportion of mammal species on Earth are bats?

• One in four

• One in two

• One in ten

• One in twenty

How do Mexican free-tailed bats benefit farmers?

• By providing fertilizer

• By pollinating crops

• By eating harmful insects

• By dispersing seeds

What unique feature allows bats to fly?

• Strong tail muscles

• Webbed feet

• Feathered wings

• Highly-evolved hands

Why don't bats go deaf from their own echolocation calls?

• They use a different frequency

• They emit calls at a low volume

• They have very small ears

• They inactivate their hearing system

What is a major threat to bat populations in the eastern United States?

• Deforestation

• Predation by birds

• Climate change

• White Nose Syndrome