During the day, bats usually roost in large groups in caves, attics, or hollow trees, hanging upside-down with their clawed hind feet. Most bats hunt for food such as moths, but some have different ways of feeding. Vampire bats from South and Central America feed on the blood of people, cows, and horses. Fruit bats, sometimes called flying foxes, feed on fruit of tropical trees. Hunting bats catch mice on the ground or fish that swim near the surface of a lake.
Bats find their food in complete darkness using a system called echolocation.
Using the echoes to locate its prey, the bat then chases, captures, and eats it. Backward pointing teeth Back to Top Backward pointing teeth are spikes used for holding onto prey. The bat's breastbone acts as a main support for vast wings. These foward-facing claws are mostly used for gripping branches. Eyes Back to Top Small and insignificant visual receptors compared to the bat's sonar system.