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BATS are spooky, to many of us. When you think of bats, you probably think of scary vampires. But the truth is these amazing creatures are heroes of the night. They’re a very important part of our world, so let’s take a closer look at these amazing but misunderstood critters.
THERE ARE BATS (ALMOST) EVERYWHERE
There are more than 1 400 species of bats, making them the second-most common mammals in the world after rodents. Besides the polar regions, extreme deserts and a few islands, bats can be found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.
Most commonly, bats live in dark places such.