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  1. Performance report as required by the Endangered Species Program, Texas: Grant no. E18-1 : endangered and threatened species conservation : project WER68, ... Mexico and the trans-Pecos region of Texas by Brian W Keeley, 2002
  2. Habitat selection of endangered and endemic large flying-foxes in Subic Bay, Philippines [An article from: Biological Conservation] by T.L. Mildenstein, S.C. Stier, et all

21. Table Of Contents And Excerpt, Scott, Endangered And Threatened Animals Of Flori
endangered and threatened Animals of Florida and Their Habitats Florida MastiffBat ( Eumops glaucinus floridanus ); endangered bats of the Panhandle
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Endangered and Threatened Animals of Florida and Their Habitats Back to Book Description By Chris Scott
Table of Contents
  • Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One. Listed Species: What They Are Up Against Chapter Two. Biological Pollution: Invasive Exotics in Florida Chapter Three. Saving Florida's Endangered Species: A Race Against the Clock Chapter Four. Florida's Habitats
    • Florida Scrub Ecosystems High Pine Communities Pine Flatwoods and Dry Prairie Habitats Temperate Hardwood Communities South Florida Rockland Habitats Coastal Strand Habitats Subterranean Habitats Freshwater Swamps and Related Communities Lakes, Rivers, Streams, Springs, and Related Ecosystems Freshwater and Saltwater Marsh Communities Mangrove Communities Coral Reefs and Related Marine Ecosystems
    Species Accounts
    • Mammals
      • Florida Mastiff Bat ( Eumops glaucinus floridanus Endangered Bats of the Panhandle
        • Gray Bat ( Myotis grisescens Indiana Bat ( Myotis sodalis
        Florida Panther ( Puma concolor coryi Florida Black Bear ( Ursus americanus floridanus Everglades Mink ( Mustela vison evergladensis Key Deer ( Odocoileus virginianus clavium Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit ( Sylvilagus palustris hefueri Big Cypress Fox Squirrel ( Sciurus niger avicennia Key Largo Wood Rat ( Neotoma floridana smalli Key Largo Cotton Mouse ( Peromyscus gossypinus allapaticola

22. N-am - List A-c
There are many more bats that are endangered or threatened all over the USA andthe world Bear, American Black. Zwarte beer . . yes. Bear, Grizzly
http://www.tenan.vuurwerk.nl/anim-na1.htm
NORTH - AMERICA
Noord Amerika
ABC
Please help us make this list more complete by sending in more names of endangered or threatened animals you know of from the areas below... Wilt u ons helpen deze lijst completer te maken door meer namen van bedreigde dieren uit onderstaande regionen naar ons toe te mailen... Common name
Engelse naam Dutch name
Hollandse naam Scientific name
wetenschappelijke naam Specific region
Regio Report
Werkstuk
Antelope, Pronghorn Antilope Arizona yes American Lobster (zee)kreeft Maine, and other coastal states Albatross, short tailed Albatros AK, CA, HI, OR, WA yes Bald Eagle (kale) Adelaar haliaeetus Ieucocephalus endangered in most of the continental United States
see also Eagle, bald yes Indiana Bat Vleermuis mid USA - KY, IL, IN, MO, TN, WV yes Coral Reef HA and more yes Gray Bat Grijze vleermuis AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MS, MO, NC, OK, TN, VA yes Hawaiian Hoary Hawaii Mexican Long-nose Arizona, New Mexico Ozark Big-eared AK, MO, OK

23. Endangered Animals - Newsletter
If you are still wondering what endangered or threatened animal to research thenconsider Everything you ever wanted to know about bats is found here!
http://www.tenan.vuurwerk.nl/tenantesan28.htm
Newsletter / Nieuwsbrief
May 2003 TENAN: The Endangered Animals of the World
TESAN: The Endangered Species and Nature of the World International research projects
Homepages: TENAN: http://www.tenan.vuurwerk.nl
and
TESAN: http://www.tesan.vuurwerk.nl
Hosted by:
Rene de Vries (teacher at De Wadden School in Haarlem, The Netherlands)
and Joan Goble (teacher at Cannelton Elementary School in Cannelton, Indiana USA)
Email: animals@tip.nl
NEWSLETTER - Volume
53 - May 2003
Hello to all of our participants, We are very happy to announce that TENAN and TESAN and Animal Diaries will all continue through the school year 2003-2004 so please spread the word and continue to participate. Many of you are working very hard to get your reports into us before your school year ends. If you need any assistance of any kind please let us know. We want to see you succeed with your project as much as you do. :-) If you are still wondering what endangered or threatened animal to research then consider this... What about your own community? What animal or plant species are threatened or endangered there? It is much easier to find the most up-to-date information when you research in your own area. Contact organizations such as the

24. Gale Schools - Environment - Endangered Species - Bats
Numerous species of bats are endangered or threatened, and more than a dozenspecies may already be extinct. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service,
http://www.galeschools.com/environment/endangered/bats.htm

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Introduction The sight of bats crossing the nighttime sky, their scalloped wings silhouetted against the moon, used to send people scurrying into their homes. These odd-looking animals were both feared and disliked in most parts of the world. However, many people now welcome bats, knowing that they eat insects and other pests and do not normally pose a threat to humans. Although for centuries bats were among the least-studied animals on the earth, interest in bats has been growing since the 1970s. Scientists have studied bat physiology and the behavior of different species. New instruments enable people to study bats in the wild, as well as in captivity, and to keep track of their movements, feeding habits, reproductive patterns, and life spans. Researchers have found more ways to locate these creatures who are nocturnal that is, active after dark. As a result, we have learned much about bats and their vital contributions to the balance of nature and to the economy. Bats around the world There are more than 925 different kinds of bats, and they are found all over the world except at the North and South Poles. Bats can survive in cold climates, damp climates, and dry climates, although the largest bat colonies are found in temperate regions. They live on every continent except Antarctica, and on oceanic islands and archipelagoes.

25. Endangered Species Program, Bats
Nectar eating bats, including the federallylisted endangered lesser concern and may be proposed for listing as endangered or threatened in the future.
http://endangered.fws.gov/bats/bats.htm

26. Bats
in BC are currently listed as potentially endangered or threatened. Tree inhabiting bats like the Hoary Bat ( Lasiurus cinereus ), Western Red Bat
http://www.direct.ca/pestpage/bats1.html
Our Bat Information
Bats (Order - Chiroptera ) are the only mammals capable of "true" flight. They are nocturnal feeders and locate their prey - small to medium sized insects - by echolocation. Bats consume vast amounts of insects making them very effective pest control agents. They may eat as much as their weight in insects per day. More information on bats below.
  • Range
  • Habitat
  • Conservation
  • Bats Houses ...
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    Range
    Out of the 39 known families world wide, 4 occur in North America. Bats are probably exceeded only by rodents as the most numerous mammals on earth. Return to the top of this page, or back to the home page.
    Habitat
    Social bats may roost in caves, buildings, hollow trees, animal burrows, abandoned mines and other protected areas, while solitary bats may live among leaves or under the bark of trees, rock crevices and other suitable spaces. In winter some bat species migrate to warmer climates up to 1000 miles away to feed; others hibernate in the regions of their summer roosts. There are three general types of bat gathering places: day roosts, night roosts and hibernacula. Maturnity roost comprised of only females, may be found in; i.e. buildings or mine shafts with temperatures up to 40 degrees celsius and a high percentage of humidity to ensure rapid growth in the young. Female bats give birth to only one or two young annually and roost in small or large numbers. Males may live singly or in small groups but scientists are still unsure of the whereabouts of most males in summer.
  • 27. Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Sources Of Information About Endangered, Threatened, A
    Sources of Information about endangered, threatened, and Recently Extinct It raises and distributes funds for research on bats, provides posters,
    http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmnh/endsp8.htm
    Smithsonian Institution
    Sources of Information about Endangered, Threatened, and Recently Extinct Vertebrates
    This section includes prime governmental sources and a sampling of national and international organizations that publish newsletters, pamphlets, and provide educational materials on the subject of endangered species. For additional sources see the Conservation Directory published by the National Wildlife Federation, in this section. PRIME GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
    Department of the Interior
    4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 840
    Arlington, VA 22203 Web site for The Endangered Species Program: http://endangered.fws.gov The Office of Endangered Species supplies information on migratory birds, fish hatcheries programs, and specific marine mammals such as the Dugong, Manatee, Polar Bear, Walrus, and Sea Otter. The web site offers links to species fact sheets on endangered and invasive species It distributes the U.S. List of Endangered and Threatened Species and publishes the Endangered Species Technical Bulletin , (website: http://endangered.fws.gov/bulinfo.html

    28. TIP For Endangered And Threatened Species
    endangered and threatened Species A Desert Discovery Class for Grades 46 bats Need Nectar, Will Travel Conservation Cartoons
    http://www.desertmuseum.org/education/tip_endangered.html
    Planning Your Visit
    Teacher Resources

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    Desert Ark Auditorium Program

    Sonoran Sea Aquarium Education Program
    More Amigos del Desierto Hands Across the Border Teacher Idea Packet for Endangered and Threatened Species A Desert Discovery Class for Grades 4-6 Meet some Sonoran Desert native plants and animals that are in trouble, learn about their habitat requirements and identify changes that are causing some to disappear. Find out what you can do to help. The following files are pdf files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to read them, which can be downloaded free of charge. If you have any trouble downloading the files, please email webmaster@desertmuseum.org or call 520-883-3025. Introduction - includes the following:
    • To the Teacher Class Objectives Arizona Academic Standards Correlation Resources Vocabulary Activity Overview
    Pre-Program Activities Post-Program Activities

    29. FAQs About Endangered Species
    List of Species that are endangered, threatened, and Species of Special US Fish and Wildlife Service, endangered bats of America Of the 45 kinds of bats
    http://www.wec.ufl.edu/extension/FAQs_about_Endangered_Species.htm
    Frequently Asked Questions about Endangered and Threatened Species,
    and Species of Special Concern in Florida Q: Can I read the Endangered Species Act online?
    A:
    Yes, here is a link to The Endangered Species Act of 1973, presented on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) web site Also see the USFWS web site on The Endangered Species Program Q: What do "Endangered" and "Threatened" mean?
    A:
    Definitions below are from the USFWS Endangered Species Glossary
    Endangered - The classification provided to an animal or plant in danger of extinction within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
    Threatened - The classification provided to an animal or plant likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range .
    Q: Which species are Endangered or Threatened in Florida?
    A:
    See the following resources online:
    List of Species that are Endangered, Threatened, and Species of Special Concern

    30. Third Grade Science Links
    Welcome to this special website about bats, designed for all children, Why should people care about endangered and threatened species anyway?
    http://www.captain.clayton.k12.mo.us/curriculum/Links/3rdGrdLinks/3rdGrScienceLi
    Third Grade
    Science Links
    Food Chains and Adaptations Endangered Species Sound Hearing and the Ear ... Weather Food Chains and Adaptations
    The Food Chain - http://www.planetpals.com/foodchain.html
    An ecosystem is a living community which depends on each member and its surrounding environment. The living part of an ecosystem is sometimes called a food chain.
    Environment
    The Food Chain - http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/text/food.htm
    A popular misnomer, the 'food chain' is not actually a linear chain but a complex web. Energy is passed from one organism to another in a complex network like a spider's web.
    Environment
    Oceans - http://mbgnet.mobot.org/salt/oceans/index.htm
    Covering three quarters of the Earth's surface, oceans are as diverse as they are large. The open seas is an interesting and little understood world full of bizarre and fascinating creatures. This ecosystem is a self-containing world with a complex food chain and many organisms that have adapted to extreme and unusual conditions. Oceans

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    Jananimals - Endangered Species - http://www.jananimals.com/sitemap.html

    31. Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency
    To learn more about Indiana bats, visit the endangered and threatened Species section of the Game Commission s website. Click on Wildlife then
    http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?A=11&Q=156194

    32. Rare Wildlife Protected By Closures - City Of Boulder Open Space
    Like all the bats that live in OSMP, the Fringed Myotis is an insecteater. endangered to threatened on the federal endangered species list in 1999.
    http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/nature/meet_the_species.htm
    document.write(randomImage(1, 9, 75, 72, "", "http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/images/")); document.write(randomImage(2, 9, 102, 90, "", "http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/images/")); document.write(randomImage(3, 9, 102, 90, "", "http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/images/")); Shop in Boulder to fund your city programs
    Protected by Closures
    It Pays To Shop in Boulder! Your sales tax helps OSMP protect these animals and maintain their habitat. We are lucky to have the rare species on this page living in Open Space and Mountian Parks. Check our wildlife closure update site to let you know exactly where and when closures are in effect. Townsend's Big-eared Bat Townsend's Big-eared Bats Only eleven breeding colonies are known in Colorado. Two of those are on OSMP. Fringed Myotis Bat Rare Nesting Raptors Raptors return in late winter/early spring to set up nesting territories. After the territory is established, courtship involving impressive aerial tricks begins (see picture). Copulation occurs after a few weeks; the pair then selects a nest site. Both eggs and chicks must be incubated/brooded by an adult at all times to control temperature during early development. Adults care for the young by bringing food and deterring predators until the chicks are strong enough to fledge (learn to fly). The fledglings must then be taught by their parents how to hunt until they can take care of themselves. Humans can easily disrupt this fragile process. Before the eggs are even laid, falcons may abandon their nest if it is disturbed or approached by people. During incubation of the eggs, the adult cannot leave the nest or temperature fluctuations may cause nest failure. Once the chicks are born, it is imperative that an adult is present to brood at all times. If an adult is frightened off the nest for enough minutes, the temperature control is lost and the chicks may die. Human disturbances may scare the chicks before they are ready to fledge. This could result in chicks jumping out of the nest into a vulnerable place. Because falcons are easily disturbed and will abandon nesting behaviors during each step of the reproductive cycle, OSMP closes areas from the start of territory selection until after the birds have fledged.

    33. Batinfo
    It is against the law to bother endangered bats like the Indiana Bat or the of Interior has a list of the endangered and threatened species of bats.
    http://www.siec.k12.in.us/cannelton/batinfo.htm
    Batty Information (Bat image above is the California Leaf-Nosed Bat) What are bats? Even though bats can fly they are not related to the birds. They actually are related to primates more. Bats are mammals. They are the only true flying mammal on earth. Just like other mammals...bats have fur and bear live babies. They nurse their young and do not lay eggs. There are nearly 1000 different species of bats on earth. Some of these are endangered of becoming extinct, like the gray bat or the Indiana bat . There is a large variety of different kinds, sizes and colors. They live in many different kinds of habitats and eat many different things. What do they eat? Some bats eat fruit while others eat night flying insects and grasshoppers, and some even eat small animals and minnows. The fruit eating bats (found in tropical climates) are very good for our food crops because they are pollinators and they help spread seeds when they drop the seeds when they eat the fruit. Some of the fruits they pollinate are bananas, mangoes, and guavos. Many trees grow mainly because of the bats. Bats are not blind...and insect eating bats use something called echolocation to help them find the bugs. The echolocation is sounds that the bats make - the sounds are high frequency calls that bounce off of the insects so the bats can quickly find them. To read more about echolocation...go to

    34. Animals - Bats
    Presents 23 symposium papers related to the biology of bats in forest ecosystems . Describes various species considered rare, endangered or threatened in
    http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/catalogue/bats.html
    Home Page About the Catalogue How to Order Subject Index ... Title Index
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    Animals General Invertebrates Fish Birds ... Flowering Plants
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    Bat Research in the West Arm Demonstration Forest
    Documents a long-term project examining the effects of forest harvesting on bats. J. Craig; 1994; 3 pp.; MoF-Nelson; technical; Research Summary; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
    NELSON FOREST REGION
    ; ORDER CODE: RS-013 http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/nelson/Research/SUMMARY/rs013.htm
    Bats and Forests Symposium
    Presents 23 symposium papers related to the biology of bats in forest ecosystems. Topics covered include roosting, foraging, and the effects of forest harvesting. R. M. Barclay, R.M. Brigham, eds; 1996; 291 pp.; MoF, Research Program; technical; Working Paper 23; $12.00; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:

    35. SPECIES STATUS DISCRIPTIONS
    Federally threatened – “Any species that is likely to become endangered within the wild birds, wild bats, wild reptiles, and wild amphibians, an egg,
    http://herpcenter.ipfw.edu/outreach/misc/stat_discrpt.htm
    IL IN IA MI ... WI Illinois More information Indiana More Information Iowa More Information Here Michigan More information Minnesota
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    Bruce Kingsbury
    , Director Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management Science Building Indiana-Purdue University 2101 East Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 herps@ipfw.edu

    36. Join Bat Conservation Work
    but 40% of all bat species are endangered or threatened! That s pretty scarywhen you consider how important bats are for people and for the environment
    http://www.batconservation.org/content/JoinOBC.html

    Join the Organization for Bat Conservation or renew online

    Why Join the Organization for Bat Conservation? Bats are disappearing every day. Not only are individual bats killed and injured, but 40% of all bat species are endangered or threatened! That's pretty scary when you consider how important bats are for people and for the environment. Bats eat millions of pounds of insect pests yearly, pollinate flowers, and even disperse seeds that help the rainforests grow. You'd think that with all the benefits we derive from bats that people would have learned to appreciate them. Sadly, the fact is people still believe destructive myths about bats-like all bats have rabies, bats are blind, bats will fly into your hair, and bats will attack people. These myths-all false-contribute to millions of bat deaths each year. As the Executive Director of the Organization for Bat Conservation I unfortunately see a lot of maltreatment of bats because of ignorance. So many people go out of their way to kill bats and destroy bat habitat simply because they don't know the facts. The Organization for Bat Conservation is the leader in bat conservation education. Through educational meansnot by fighting or arguing, but by teachingwe have shown over five million people that bats are important. But the task is enormous! Because too many people still believe old wife's tales, we need to reach out and show them how importantand even cutebats are!

    37. Roddy Bat Conservation Project
    The Rodrigues fruit bat is one of the most endangered bats in the world. programming about the many endangered or threatened bat species worldwide.
    http://www.batconservation.org/content/Roddybatconservationprojec.html

    See a 1 MG (smaller version) slideshow of our trip to the Island of Rodrigues
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    See an 8 MG (higher quality version) slideshow of our trip to the Island of Rodrigues
    (slideshow will start and continue on its own)
    Rodrigues (or Golden) Fruit Bat Conservation Project The Rodrigues fruit bat is one of the most endangered bats in the world. Why are these bats so endangered? Habitat destruction and human ignorance. These bats are literally starving to death because of deforestation. The bats are so hungry that they sometimes actually crawl down from the trees onto the forest floor looking for pieces of fruit to keep themselves and their young ones alive. Many of them starve to death in a matter of days from lack of food. Please consider joining our Roddy Adopt a Bat Program and we'll see to it that these bats have the best chance possible of overcoming extinction. How will we save the Rodrigues fruit bats? Not by suing others, not be screaming, not by picketing, but by educating. That's the unique and extremely effective way the Organization for Bat Conservation goes about its non-profit business. Teaching goes such a long way in conservation. Rodrigues fruit bats are found only on the tiny island of Rodrigues in the southwestern Indian Ocean. In 1995, scientists visited Rodrigues to study the bats. They were overwhelmed by the many threats to the island's ecosystem; deforestation, erosion (the result of wandering livestock and over farming), and pollution all threatened to destroy the few remaining remnants of bat habitat thus condemning the bats to extinction.

    38. Endangered Isn't Forever
    In 2000, the agency was on the verge of removing it from the threatened list . Gray bats, which were listed as federally endangered in 1976,
    http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/conmag/2002/12/40.htm
    Missouri Conservationist online
    Click to Enlarge The bald eagle is one of the state's and the nation's most visible recovery stories. Endangered Isn't Forever by Craig Ten Brink
    photography by Jim Rathert You've probably seen the bumper stickers that say "extinction is forever!" but endangered isn't forever. We hear so much about extinction and endangered species today that sometimes the problem seems hopeless. If we take a close look at what is being done to protect some species, however, we see that, unlike extinction, endangered doesn't have to be forever. Perhaps the most famous example of species recovery is the bald eagle. The bald eagle became endangered across most of this country because of habitat loss, poisoning and pesticides, especially DDT which caused birds to lay eggs with shells so thin that they often broke before the young could hatch. DDT has been banned in the United States, and it is illegal to harm bald eagles. With the help of reintroduction programs, the bald eagle has made a comeback across the country, and nowhere has its recovery been more remarkable than in Missouri. Not only do thousands of eagles spend the winter in Missouri, but an increasing number nest along Missouri lakes and rivers. In 1984, no eagles were known to nest in Missouri, but in 2001 as many as 116 eagles were raised from 59 different nests in the state.

    39. BUBL LINK: Endangered Species
    Subjects bats, endangered species DeweyClass 599.4 Resource type essays;IUCN Red List of threatened Species Database of species threatened with
    http://bubl.ac.uk/link/e/endangeredspecies.htm
    BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus Countries ... Z
    Endangered species
    Titles Descriptions
  • ACAP: Asian Conservation Awareness Programme Audubon Online Bats Bats Everywhere David Shepherd Conservation Foundation ... Threatened Species
  • Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk
    ACAP: Asian Conservation Awareness Programme
    An international education campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of endangered species in order to reduce the demand for luxury foods, medicines, trophies, and tourist souvenirs that contribute to the demise in populations. Statistical details, and information about the threats and trade in body parts are provided on specific creatures, including tigers, bears, marine turtles, rhinos, and elephants. There is also a section on Chinese Medicine, as well as news articles, and related links.
    Author: WildAid/ACAP
    Subjects: endangered species
    DeweyClass:
    Resource type: essays
    Audubon Online
    Society which organises national campaigns, bird conservation initiatives, educational programs, and workshops. Includes profiles of various bird species, a selection of publications and special projects, news, details of local Audubon societies throughout America, and legal information. Membership details are included.
    Author: National Audubon Society
    Subjects: birds, endangered species

    40. Today S Horse - Bats
    Forty percent of all bat species are endangered or threatened, due to ignorance,destruction of feeding and roosting habitats, and toxic pesticides.
    http://www.todayshorse.com/Articles/Barn/GroundDriving.htm

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    Bats Bats hang upside down easily with locking feet. What do we do? All too commonly, we get out the bug repellent chemical sprays and douse ourselves, but what are we really doing to lessen the numbers of mosquitoes? Not much. The same goes for our horses. We can spray them down, but the mosquitoes just bite someone else. So how can we fight back? Try bats.
    For centuries these helpful creatures have been BATtling for acceptance, thanks to old wives' tales and entertainment wizards who have created a horrific and distorted bat image that may never die. So to set the record straight, let's look at the facts about bats to realize why they can be good friends to our horses, and to all of us. Bats are the ONLY flying mammal ('flying' squirrels technically glide), so are placed in their own order - Chiroptera, Greek for hand-wing. The delicate, translucent wing of a bat is like a modified, webbed, long-fingered hand. Most bats roost (rest and sleep) hanging upside down by their automatically locking hind feet, which hold them firmly in place. Some hibernate. Bats can use their legs to walk, but cannot jump up and take off in flight from the ground; they must drop from a reasonable height to get started. (If you find a bat walking on the ground, don't try to shoo it to take off, because it can't.)

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