The Amazing World of Bats
Bats are nocturnal. That means they are awake at night. They hunt for food at night. They eat seeds and fruit. They also eat bugs. Bats can eat 1,000 bugs in one hour!
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Some bats live in caves. They sleep upside-down. These bats hang from the ceiling. Caves provide shelter to keep them safe.
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Bats are not birds. They are mammals. They live in groups like families. They make a high-pitch sound to talk to each other. Bats live almost everywhere on Earth.
What Do You Think? Bats are small. What might bats do to protect themselves from bigger animals?
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