One of the most impressive attributes of bats is how they locate prey #BatWeek While bats have eyes and can see, they closely rely on echolocation to communicate and locate prey. By emitting high frequency sound pulses, bats can build an acoustic map of their surroundings. 🗺 Using their larynx (voice box), bats will vocalize ultrasonic sounds which are beyond human hearing (unless you are a child with strong hearing abilities, while hoary bats are present). These high frequency sounds bounce of

Top 10 Bat Facts

Currently we have 5 Big Brown bats in our care. This adult was found on the floor by an individual who just so happens to be a bat biologist visiting from out of state. It’s important when handling wildlife that you wear gloves to keep both animal and humans safe, and she knew just what to do. That included calling us here at MWC so the bat could be checked and cared for until release in the spring. In the video the bat seems confused by the dish which is understandable. Typically they drink by