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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!

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

I remember once when this was posted that someone commented that this is a stuffed animal and isn't a real bat. Looking at the texture of the wings, I think that's the case.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Yes, I believe it's needle-felted!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Noo, one of those, I never noticed...
I really loved that picture a lot, now I only love it basically.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Have a replacement (real) cute bat fren.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

🤍💛🤎

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Hoary bat. Very adorable.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I still really love it. But now I also want that plush

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It's the eyes for me. They're just too perfect, and they also are the same shape in every photo. Cool little figurine, though. Seems very high quality.