Bats:

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Bats are the only flying __________________________. They give birth to live young and nourish them with ______________________. Bats are nocturnal; they are most active at night and sleep during the day hanging __________________________. They are found in all types of habitats all around the __________________________ except at the ________________________. There are over 900 different species of bats. The smallest bat is the bumblebee bat (with a wingspan of 6 inches=15 cm,

weighing less than a penny); the __________________________ bat is the flying fox bat (with a wingspan of 6 feet=1.8 m). During the cold winter, some bats migrate to a warmer area. Some bats hibernate during the cold of winter, __________________________ very deeply until _______________________ weather arrives. There are two types of bats that differ in their diet and in the way they sense and obtain food. The two groups are:1. Megachiropterans - large bats that use the sense of __________________________ to find their food (fruit and/or nectar). Some Megachiropterans are the fruit bat and the blossom bat 2. Microchiropterans - bats that use echolocation to find insects and small animals to eat. While flying, these bats send out high-pitched sounds that bounce

off objects. The bat listens for the bounced __________________________, and can determine where objects are located. People cannot hear these sounds. Some Microchiropterans are the vampire bat and the frog-eating bat. The __________________________ bat is the only bat (and the only mammal) that eats only blood. It makes a small hole with its two very sharp incisor teeth and laps up the __________________________. Copyright 2004-2010
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Flying Bats If I could hide inside this cave, What wonderous sights I'd see; Brown bats all hanging upside down Like dark leaves on a tree. Their mouths wide open as they fly, Shouting sounds as they go by; The echoes bounce off the rocks and things. To help them steer their hunter's wings.

Bat Tree Way up high in the bat tree,Two little bats smiled at me,I shook that tree as hard as I could,Down swooped the batsAnd they all chased me! Does this remind you of the poem Way Up High in the Apple Tree?

Five Little Bats Five little bats hanging upside down, The first little one didn't make a sound. The second one said,"I'll fly far tonight." The third one said,"I don't like sunlight." The fourth one said,"I want to eat some bugs." The fifth one said,"Let me give you a hug." Five little bats hanging upside down. Shhh! It's daytime, don't make a sound!

Bat Tree Way up high in the bat tree,Two little bats smiled at me,I shook that tree as hard as I could,Down swooped the batsAnd they all chased me! Does this remind you of
the poem Way Up High in the Apple Tree?

Five Little Bats Five little bats hanging upside down, The first little one didn't make a sound. The second one said,"I'll fly far tonight." The third one said,"I don't like sunlight." The fourth one said,"I want to eat some bugs." The fifth one said,"Let me give you a hug." Five little bats hanging upside down. Shhh! It's daytime, don't make a sound!

Flying Bats If I could hide inside this cave, What wonderous sights I'd see; Brown bats all hanging

Spooky Bats Spooky bats go flying at night, Flapping about in the pale moonlight. Spreading their wings, they're a scary sight! But truth be told, there's no need for fright. Spooky bats are not really bad.

upside down They eat harmful insects, for which we are glad! Like dark leaves on a They're somewhat shy, I might also add. tree. But never grab one- it could get mad! Their mouths wide open as they fly, Shouting sounds as they go by; The echoes bounce off the rocks and things. To help them steer their hunter's wings. 5 Little Bats Sleeping Bats(to the tune of Frere Jacques) Bats are sleep down, Upside down,Sleeping in the morning sun,Waiting for 5 little bats came flying fly around,Then they'll fly arou to the door, 1 flew away and that left 4. 4 little bats hiding in a tree, 1 flew away and that left

3. 3 little bats looking down at you, 1 flew away and that left 2. 2 little bats hiding from the sun, 1 flew away and that left just 1. 1 little bat hanging all alone, He flew away and then there were none!