Bat Myths: Revealed!

      There are so many misconceptions about bats. As you read along, you will realize that there are many myths about bats. Now to set the story straight! 

       Myth: Many believe that bats are blind and cannot see. Wrong! Bats actually have great eye sight, in fact, some bats use their sense of sight for hunting. 

       Myth: When bats are flying by people, they usually get tangled in people's hair. Wrong! It is unlikely that this can happen because bats have very sharp senses and use echolocation effectively to navigate while flying. They can avoid obstacles this way. 

       Myth: Bats are not important animals on Earth. Wrong! Just like bees, bats are pollinators. They are known to disperse seeds all around the Earth and help many different plant species to grow all year round. Since their main food source are insects, this is a natural way they control bugs that eat away certain crops or plants. Long live the bats!

       Myth: Vampire bats like to suck people's blood. Wrong! These particular bats called "vampire bats" are known to suck blood but only off of cattle, not humans.  

Fun Fact: Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? 

Definitions

misconception- a view or opinion that is incorrect based on faulty thinking.

echolocation- sound reflections animals use to determine location. 

obstacles-  something that blocks one's way. 

mammal- warm-blooded animal that nourishes their young with their own milk.

blind- to be unable to see.

tangled- when something is twisted together.

myth- a widely held but false belief or idea.

disperse- to spread out in a wide area of space.

pollinator- an animal or insect that helps with the pollination process in nature. 

Nouns are: a person, place, thing, animal, or idea. 

There are many nouns throughout the reading. Let's see if you can find some in this fun word search: 

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