Bats are the only mammal that is truly capable flight. Bats are gentle mammals and will typically bite only if frightened or provoked. Many species are social and some have even been known to care for each other's young. The smallest mammal in the world is the Bumblebee bat from Thailand, which weighs less than a penny. The largest bats are the flying foxes, one of which has a six foot wing span.
Bats eat a large variety of foods.
Different species of bats consume fish, frogs, insects, fruits, small mammals and even other bats. Only 3 species of bats are vampire bats, they are found in Central and South America, these bats feed on the blood of birds and mammals. Many tropical bats are sometimes called keystone species. Many plants rely on bats to spread their seeds and to pollinate flowers. Some of these plants include columnar cacti, bananas, mangoes, cashews, dates, figs, and agave.