List of Mammals of Sweden - Bats

Bats

Further information: Bat

Bats are members of the order Chiroptera. The most distinguishing feature of bats is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals in the world naturally capable of flight. Bat species account for about 20% of all mammals.

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Famous quotes containing the word bats:

    The moon is my mother. She is not sweet like Mary.
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    Sylvia Plath (1932–1963)

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    John Berryman (1914–1972)

    A woman drew her long black hair out tight
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    —T.S. (Thomas Stearns)