Bat

Bats are nocturnal, flying mammals that are found in all regions of Azeroth. These foreboding creatures stalk the night skies of the Eastern Plaguelands, feeding on carrion.Bat
==Background==
Most bats usually feed on fruit and insects and are no bigger than the average bird. A number of bat species in Azeroth grow to enormous size and pose a threat to adventurers.
Bat riders of the fire obsessed jungle troll's Darkspear tribe are often used as reconnaissance for the Horde since the aftermath of the Third War.Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne manual, New Orc Units, Troll Batrider
Tirisfal batlings can sense an opponent's heartbeat through echolocation.Tirisfal Batling Vampire bats have been trained as scouts and mounts by the Forsaken of the Undercity and the Amani trolls of Zul'Aman.Vampiric Batling The Highborne used monstrous, elusive bats known as shadowbats as mounts during the War of the Ancients.The Sundering, pg. 271
Bats are found in the Tirisfal Glades, Blackrock Depths, Shadowfang Keep, Zul'Gurub, Razorfen Kraul, Eastern Plaguelands, Ghostlands, Karazhan, and Uldaman. The monstrous, flesh-eating bloodwing bat hails from the misty jungle islands of the South Seas, where it is the undisputed ruler of the night sky.Letter received from Mei Francis upon purchasing Armored Bloodwing
Many bats can also be found in areas around , such as Frostfire Ridge, Zorammarsh in Tanaan Jungle and the depths of the Shadowmoon Burial Grounds. The vampire bats known as echo hunters, who dwell in the woods of Spires of Arak, don't use their eyes to hunt and can hear travelers approaching from a mile away.Echo Hunters The forces of the sometimes use bats as mounts., , 
During the Battle for Darkshore, Dire Bats were used as mounts by the Forsaken in their battles against the Army of the Black Moon.
==Biology==
A bat's meat and wings are suitable for consumption.Meaty Bat Wing They can eat dead insects.Before the Storm, chapter 29
Their wings can also be used to fashion armor,The Damned (quest) and find use in some forsaken alchemy.Clipping Their Wings Their hide can also be used to fashion blankets.The Chill of Death
Some bats' eyes are capable of seeing creatures from the Nightmare.Softening the Target: Bat Vision
==Notable==
==As a mount==
==As a companion pet==
*Bats can be captured in pet battles in Tirisfal Glades, Mount Hyjal and Eastern Plaguelands.
*Battie's Pendant is sold by Temel for 250 Polished Pet Charms.
*Chompy is a possible reward from Local Reagents or Oozing with Character in Korthia.
*Crawbat can be captured in pet battles in Maldraxxus.
*Crimson Dredwing Pup is a rare drop from bats in Revendreth and Sanguine Depths.
*Dusky Dredwing Pup can be captured in pet battles in Revendreth.
*Echo Batlings and Hog-Nosed Bats can be caught in Highmountain.
*Leatherwing Screecher is a rare drop from Island expeditions.
*Pair of Tiny Bat Wings is a rare drop from Talanji's Expedition Supplies.
*Sinfall Screecher can be obtained during Kyrian Assaults in the Maw.
*Stonewing Dredwing Pup s a rare drop from Court of Harvesters Supplies.
*Stony's Infused Ruby is a rare drop from a Forgotten Chest, as part of the Venthyr's Mirror Network.
*The Count’s Pendant is a treasure reward from The Count in Revendreth.
*Tirisfal Batling is sold by the Argent Tournament vendor in Icecrown for .
*Vampiric Batling dropped from Tenris Mirkblood, a special boss in Karazhan that was only available during the Scourge Invasion.
*Violet Dredwing Pup is a reward/vendor item from a covenant's special feature (Ember Court, Queen's Conservatory etc.)
==Method of transportation==
==As a hunter pet==
Bats are a family of Ferocity pets and are tamable by hunters at level 10.
There are four different skins available for bat pets. Most unique of mention are the rare white bats, which at a low level may prove difficult to tame, as the only bats available with this skin are both rare spawns - and . Higher level players will have a much easier time, as they can simply head over to Zul'Drak and tame a .
==In the RPG==
Dire bats are enormous bats which look like something out of a nightmare. Their wings are clawed and their fangs are long. A dire bat has a wingspan of 15 feet and weighs about 200 pounds. Dire bats swoop down upon unsuspecting prey from above.Monster Guide, pg. 32
==Gallery==
VampireBat.png|A bat in World of Warcraft.
Bat (critter).jpg
Shadikith the Glider.jpg
Zul'Drak Bat.jpg
Mind-Controlled Dreadwing.jpg|Mind-Controlled Dreadwing
Woodland Bat.jpg|Woodland Bat
Dire Bat.jpg|Dire Bat
Armored Bloodwing.jpg|Armored Bloodwing Blizzard Shop mount.
Bloodgorged Hunter.jpg|Bloodgorged Hunter mount.
Bloodthirsty Dreadwing.jpg|Bloodthirsty Dreadwing mount.
Horrid Dredwing.jpg|Horrid Dredwing mount.
Hir'eek.jpg|Hir'eek is a bat loa.
Jeklik.jpg|High Priestess Jeklik's bat form.
Troll Swift Flight Form.jpg|Troll druid air :Travel Form.
Carrion Swarm Warlock WoW.jpg|Bats created by the removed warlock ability :Carrion Swarm.
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Bat HS.jpg|
Duskbat HS.jpg|
Exploding Bloatbat HS.jpg|
Fiery Bat.jpg|
Frenzied Fangs HS.jpg|
Frenzied Fangs (Infused) HS.jpg|
Troll Batrider HS.jpg|A bat and his .
Bat Hearthstone.jpg|A bat as seen in a piece of Hearthstone artwork.
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Batrider.gif|Troll Batrider in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
BTNTrollBatRider.png|Bat portrait in Warcraft III.
Troll Batrider reforged.png|Troll batrider unit model in Warcraft III: Reforged.
BTNTrollBatRider-Reforged.png|Bat portrait in Reforged.
Reforged - Batrider concept.jpg|Concept art of a bat and his troll rider in Warcraft III: Reforged.
Snubnose.jpg|Snubnose in World of Warcraft: The Comic.
Mal'Ganis Carrion Swarm HOTS.jpg|Bats created by Mal'Ganis's Heroic ability Carrion Swarm in Heroes of the Storm.
==Patch changes==
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==See also==
*Vampire bat
*Felbat
*Dredbat
==References==
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Category:Tamable beasts
Category:Ferocity beasts
Category:Animals
Category:Critters
Category:Dire animals
Category:Monster Guide
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