Myth Busters

Bats are often misunderstood. People sometimes think of them as blind, bloodthirsty flying mice. Do you know the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to bats? Test your knowledge with the "Myth or Fact" image sliders below.

Myth or Fact: Bats are Just Mice with Wings

an eastern red bat with two pups. Text reads: Myth or Fact Bats are just mice with wings an eastern red bat with two pups. Text reads: Myth or Fact Bats are just mice with wings

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Myth or Fact: Bats Drink Blood

a vampire bat hanging upside down with text "Myth or Fact, bats drink blood" a vampire bat hanging upside down with text "Myth or Fact, bats drink blood"

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Myth or Fact: All bats are rabid

a group of Virginia long eared bats hang from the ceiling of a cave with text: Myth or fact All bats are rabid. a group of Virginia long eared bats hang from the ceiling of a cave with text: Myth or fact All bats are rabid.

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Myth or Fact: Bats are Blind

a bat with wings widespread and text that reads "myth or fact, bats are blind" a bat with wings widespread and text that reads "myth or fact, bats are blind"

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Last updated: October 17, 2024

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