Bat Appreciation Day

Bats are the only mammals that actually fly, flapping their wings to propel them in flight. Some mammals, such as flying squirrels, only glide rather than fly. Because bats are unique they are classified in their own special order of mammals, called Chiroptera. The word "bat" was probably first used in the early 1570s.

Bats are incredibly intelligent. Their intelligence level is thought to be comparable to dolphins and horses..if not higher. Because of this, enrichment is very important for bats in captivity It can come in many different forms.

Bats don't like the smell of mothballs, white phenol, cinnamon, or eucalyptus. Install bright lights to help deter them. Bats also don't like objects that reflect light, so you can hang strips of aluminum foil, mirrors, mylar balloons, or even old CDs.