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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!
Found a bat in need of help?
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Do not handle it with bare hands! Bats can carry rabies.
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Here's a map of worldwide rescues and temporary care instructions.
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Bats should never be kept as pets: Here's why.
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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Everyone should feel welcome here. Hateful or bigoted language will not be tolerated.
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Don’t post anything a fruit bat would not approve of.
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What do mean "It's not a bat"??
publication croisée depuis : https://lemmy.world/post/23356036
Original title: The extremely photogenic Snowy Owl, everyone!
Came across this pic and I had to share this once it was out of the tournament.
Even the most beautiful creature has at least one angle that is simply not flattering!
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"One night, it struck me to experiment with a long exposure while using a flash. To my surprise, a small bat appeared in the frame, flying through the scene. Inspired by this, we set the flash to strobe mode, allowing us to capture the bat multiple times in a single image, all while the Milky Way provided a stunning backdrop. The result was achieved using a carefully executed long exposure."
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I should say that some bats are not nocturnal (out of more than 1,400 species, about 10 are diurnal, and they tend to be fruit bats).
