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Bats

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Bats are cool

Bats are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they can be found on nearly every part of the planet. Not only are they cute, they are also important...

Studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for the blind. Without bats’ pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control we wouldn’t have bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave, or cacao… that’s right, bats bring us tequila and chocolate!

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[–] weariedfae@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago
[–] janja@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I’m unsure what I’m seeing. Is it laying on its side?

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 15 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I had to rotate my screen several times before I could figure it out. I'm pretty sure the ear is to the left of the eye and the nose and mouth are to the right. Giant forehead. Some other angles of the same species:

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago