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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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[–] troglodyte_mignon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

When they say it’s unnatural, does that mean that it could cause problems to the bat? Or just that it’s very unusual for the teeth to be placed this way?

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

My guess would be that it’s just unusual but nothing to be concerned about.

[–] Mrn1c3n1c3@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago

Fun fact Teef means female dog in Dutch aka bi...

[–] Thcdenton@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago
[–] georgette@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

The word you're looking for is vampire

[–] satanmat@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

Tee hee bat is a durp

Wuv the teef

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Aww, precious baby!