this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2023
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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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Celebrate bats with us!

Our community's mascot is Baxter. Baxter is an Egyptian fruit bat that was cruelly kept alone and confined to a small cage for 12 years before being rescued by a bat sanctuary. You can read the full story by clicking on his name.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Rotate the pic 180 degrees and he's a 70s disco dancer.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

He's Australian. It's supposed to be upside-down.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I did this before reading this. Like high collared leather jacket.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Poor bat. Hope it can get back to wild life. Captivity is terrible for them.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

At least it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Ya but I’m not trying to be selfish about the situation

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

At least it's a beautiful day to be a neighbor?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

As far as I can tell, they really prioritize rehabilitation and release, and they take great care of the bats while they are healing.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What, no bat version of the cone of shame?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

Nope, just the sweater of style ;)