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The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition ORDER CHIROPTERA: BATS Chiroptera, "hand wing," alludes to the great elongation of the fingers that support the flying membrane. Among mammals, bats are unique in that they have true powers of flight; other mammals, such as flying squirrels, volplane or glide, always from a higher to a lower elevation. Bats as a group are crepuscular or nocturnal; their eyes are small and inefficient, but their ears are usually well developed. Experiments suggest that the middle and inner ear and high-frequency vocals are highly important in guiding bats in flight and in their aerial feeding activities. Some bats hibernate in winter; others migrate seasonally. Bats are nearly worldwide in distribution. The tropical regions are best suited for them, and there the greatest variety is found. The temperate regions are inhabited by fewer species; no bats have been recorded in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Thirty-two species of bats occur in Texas. In addition to the 32 species of bats living in Texas today, four others are known from fossil skeletal remains. One of these

42. Bats: Minnesota DNR bats, like snakes, are poorly understood. As a result, these tiny winged mammals are feared by many. Much lore surrounding bats has been generated by http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/bats/index.html

search a-z list calendar news ... Mammals Animals Main page Animal facts Birds Fish ... AniMap - Animal Maps Natural resources Animals Plants Endangered species Invasive species ... Minnesota Symbols Coloring Book Bats Bats, like snakes, are poorly understood. As a result, these tiny winged mammals are feared by many. Much lore surrounding bats has been generated by tropical vampire bats which feed on the blood of livestock, wildlife, and occasionally sleeping humans. Of course, bats are a public health concern because they can carry rabies. But species found in Minnesota are very small, weighing from two-tenths of an ounce to slightly over one ounce. Insectivorous, they feed mostly on flying insects, including beetles, moths, and mosquitoes which they catch in their cupped tail membranes as they dart and weave through the nighttime air. Once an insect is caught, the bat transfers its prey to its mouth while in flight. Bats locate insects and dodge obstacles by echo-location. As they fly, they constantly emit supersonic cries. Their ears pick up echoes bouncing off objects. These echoes either guide bats toward prey or away from obstacles. Discovery of this unique principle led to development of sonar and radar by which boats and planes navigate, and fishermen locate schools of fish. The little brown myotis , our most common bat species, occurs over most of North America. Together with the

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real world movies animals commerce design environment ... online school edition subscriber login Movie Title: Bats - View Large Screen Movie - - Classroom Activity - - Email This Page - Synopsis: For some people, bats are one of the scariest groups of creatures out there. Not for Bert Grantges. He knows that without bats we'd be overrun by bugs, and that would be scarier. He uses basic math like estimation, percents and ratios to track bat populations. Running time 1:43 minutes. Real World Connection: Bat Mobile Subject: Mathematics Topics: Arithmetic; Ratios Grades: Concepts: - Equality - Ratio - Proportion Knowledge and Skills: - Can add whole numbers (up to two digits) - Optional: Can multiply single digit numbers - Can create a ratio - Can determine whether or not two ratios are equal Download Lesson: Bat Mobile (PDF) Images: Click on the image for a larger version Flash 7 or greater is required. Download it Related Movies: America's Teaching Zoo The Blackfooted Ferret Related Lessons: The 1963 Buick Riviera How Tall?

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47. Unexplained "White Nose" Disease Killing Northeast Bats Jan 31, 2008 Thousands of hibernating bats are dying in caves in New York and Vermont from unknown causes, prompting an investigation by the New York http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jan2008/2008-01-31-094.asp

Unexplained "White Nose" Disease Killing Northeast Bats ALBANY, New York , January 31, 2008 (ENS) - State environmental officials and caving organizations are asking people not to enter caves or mines with bats until further notice to avoid the possible transfer of a mysterious new bat disease from cave to cave. Thousands of hibernating bats are dying in caves in New York and Vermont from unknown causes, prompting an investigation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC, as well as wildlife agencies and researchers around the nation. The most obvious symptom involved in the die-off is a white fungus encircling the noses of some, but not all, of the bats. Bat with white nose syndrome (Photo courtesy West Virginia Association for Cave Studies) Called "white nose syndrome," the fungus is believed to be associated with the problem, but it may not contribute to the actual cause of death. It appears that the impacted bats deplete their fat reserves months before they would normally emerge from hibernation, and die as a result. "What we've seen so far is unprecedented," said Alan Hicks, DEC's bat specialist. "Most bat researchers would agree that this is the gravest threat to bats they have ever seen."

48. EEK! - Critter Corner - Bats bats are mysterious creatures that have many myths about them. Find out what s true and what s not. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/mammal/bat.htm

Bats Creatures of the Night Bats are mammals Like most mammals, including people, bats have fur, grow up inside their moms, are born live, and nurse milk from their mothers' bodies. Bats belong to a special group of flying mammals called Chiroptera (Ki-ROP-ter-a). This word is Greek for "hand-wing." Bats actually fly with a modified hand. Batsthe truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth Many people still fear and dislike these winged mammals of the night. Several hundred years ago in Europe, bats were considered evil, dirty, and mysterious. These feelings were passed on through legends. Today we know that the many myths surrounding bats are false. But, because of these myths, some people still harm bats. In fact, because of human actions, many species have become endangered. Bats play a valuable role in the ecosystem. Worldwide, bats are the most important natural enemies of night-flying insects. In the tropics, bats pollinate flowers and disperse seeds. The Mega and the Micro Bats are divided into two main groups, the mega-chiroptera and the micro-chiroptera. The mega-bats, about 150 species, are called fruit bats because many of them eat fruit, nectar, and pollen. They are also called flying foxes because they have big eyes for finding food and they have a face that looks somewhat like a fox.

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58. Giant Fossil Bats Out Of Africa, 35 Million Years Old Mar 5, 2008 When most of us think of Ancient Egypt, visions of pyramids and mummies fill our imaginations. For a team of paleontologists interested in http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080304191213.htm

Science News Share Blog Cite Print Email Bookmark Giant Fossil Bats Out Of Africa, 35 Million Years Old ScienceDaily (Mar. 5, 2008) See also: Wild Animals Extreme Survival New Species Fossils ... Mammal In a recent issue of the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, scientists report on the discovery of six new bat species dating to around 35 million years ago, which sheds new light on the early evolution of bats. Fossil bats of Eocene age are rare in Africa. Only a few fragmentary remains from Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania and Tunisia were previously known. The discovery of six new kinds of bats illustrates the remarkably rich, and previously unsuspected, diversity of bats in Africa 37-34 million years ago. These discoveries provide important new information for understanding the evolution of modern bat families. Adapted from materials provided by Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Need to cite this story in your essay, paper, or report? Use one of the following formats: APA MLA Reconstruction of Witwatia schlosseri, a new species of very large bat from the Fayum distric of Egypt. (Credit: Drawing by Bonnie Miljour) Related Stories Molecular Biology Fills Gaps In Knowledge Of Bat Evolution (Jan. 31, 2005)

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