I. Characteristics of Bats

A. (A) They are the only mammals that can truly be said to fly.

B. (B) Their wings do not have feathers but are made of thin sheet of skin.

C. (C) In most bats, the wings are also joined to the legs and tail.

II. (D) Types of Bats

A. Fruit Eaters:

1. The biggest of all bats
2. (F) It has a wing span of 1.5 meters

B. Insect Eaters:

1. Their wing span is rarely as much as 30 cm.
2. (J) They do not have good eyesight for flying.
3. (I) Most live in the tropics and warm part of the world.

III. Other Characteristics of Bats

• A. (H) They hibernate where winters are cold.
• B. (G) They live in most parts of the world.