By Jordan A. Bowman
Bat Conservation International
September 18, 2024
For centuries, bats have held a mythical fascination throughout the world. And let’s face it: due to the characteristics of bats — leathery wings, nocturnal lifestyle, and (for some species) thirst for blood — a lot of those myths fall unfairly on the side of “yikes!” instead of “aww!” Today we’ll sift through five of the most common myths, separate fact from fiction…and highlight one myth that’s actually true.
Myth 1: Bats are blind
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One of the most common-yet-easily-disproven myths on this list, bats’ eyes are far from blind. While they see the world very differently from how we humans do, bat eyes work in tandem with their other senses to make them super effective at finding their favorite snacks. Learn more in our in-depth article that explains how some bats might even see better than you do!