The animal rescuer stroked the small animal gently, eliciting a gentle purr. With each stroke, the sound intensified. It hardly seemed possible that such a robust sound could be coming from such a minuscule source. Contrary to what you are thinking, the rescuer is not petting a tiny kitten. They’re petting a bat. Yes, a bat can purr. You can hear this little bat purring up a storm on Instagram. In the meantime, here’s another adorable “sky puppy” purring:
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Maid of Bats is a bat rehabilitation center in Hamburg, Germany.
The organization is run by one volunteer, Suzanne. She works diligently to care for each bat, returning them to the wild. She uses her social media accounts to educate people about bats and to cheerlead for bat conservation efforts.
Bats hibernate in the winter. When one little guy woke up for a short time, Suzanne gave him a quick check-up. During that check-up, she recorded a video of a huge yawn, which you can watch on Instagram. Their teeth look sharp and dangerous, but bats are happier biting the things that bite us. They will eat insects with a total weight of up to one-third of their weight each night, which equals around 5,000 of the annoying “bitey” bugs!
Bats play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Over 50 species provide various benefits, such as pollinating plants and eating insects. Many plants in the southwestern United States are pollinated by bats, which aids the agricultural industry.
The study of bats has also led to scientific discoveries. By studying their echolocation, scientists have been able to improve sonar navigation systems. The study of bats’ thin wing structures has led to advances in drone technology and the wing suits used by base jumpers.
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