Aren't bats amazing? Among the most beautiful and bizarre of earth's creatures. I love the way their wings are shaped. The few times I've encountered bats in person I've stood in amazement, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer beauty.
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I couldn't agree more! They are beautiful and so important to biodiversity and pollination.
They've always fascinated me in so many ways. But then again I also love snakes and lizards - so, maybe it's just me, but yes it's the very diversity and array of beauty in nature that always takes my breath away.
I mostly love their goofy faces while eating fruit.
They have very cute faces. Too bad about the "rabies" thing, I mean I know it's not that common, but if weren't for that I'd probably own a Bat-tery (or what do you call a bat "owlery?").