What are bats?
Bats are extremely unusual mammals found all over the world in a variety of colors and sizes. They are the only flighted mammals; while some species can glide, like so-called flying squirrels and opossums, no other animal can fly independently. These shy nocturnal creatures are the subject of myths and legends all over the world, and unfortunately some of these legends have maligned the innocent bat, causing some people to be afraid of the animals.
