In the United States there are forty-five species. Baby bats called pups are always born alive. Baby bats have their own sound in order to survive. Fruit-eating bats can eat three times their weight in just one night. They can pollinate flowers so the flowers can grow right.
Bats have hair like all mammals so they can stay warm.
Bats roost upside-down in caves to protect them from harm. Kids and parents, Please understand that BCI staff can't respond to every letter received at our office. We are very grateful, however, for the special notes and drawings sent by our young members. Most get passed around or pinned up on our office bulletin board for everyone to enjoy. Photo of Cover Bat Conservation International, Inc., 2000.