The truth may surprise you. Bats are really wonderful and fascinating creatures. As a result, when people encounter bats, they often get frightened. Bats suck blood. There are also other species in the United States that feed on fruit nectar.
Most bats are rabid.
Bats attack people and pets. To them, we are the scary ones. Another common misunderstanding from the public is that all bats are the same. The differences in species can be quite remarkable. In the past they would live in caves, but as development has moved further out, they've had to find new places to live.