Seeds also are deposited with the bats' guano. The seeds may land on soil and sprout. Bats that eat moist foods do not need to drink much water. Many species of bats lap up water with their tongue as they fly near the surface of a pond or stream. Hibernation and migration.
Many bats hibernate or migrate during the winter because of low temperatures and a poor food supply.
Insects and plant foods become scarce in winter. Most North American bats hibernate in caves or rocky places. While hibernating, they live off the extra fat that they gain during the late summer. Some North American bats migrate in the fall to find food or a better place to hibernate. They may fly long distances to find a suitable shelter that will protect them from the harsh winter weather.