Nature Example
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Pipistrelle Bat
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The most common type of bat in the UK. They are tiny, furry mammals that fly at night.
Seasonal Behaviour:
In summer, mother bats all join together in one place (like a warm attic or an old tree) to have their babies. This is called a 'maternity roost'. They keep their babies (called 'pups') warm and fly out at dusk to hunt for insects.
💡 Fun Facts
- Bats are not birds! They are the only mammals in the world that can truly fly.
- They 'see' in the dark using a special skill called echolocation. They make high-pitched squeaks (too high for humans to hear) and listen for the echoes to bounce off insects.
- A single, tiny pipistrelle bat can eat up to 3,000 gnats and midges in just one night.