What is International Bat Appreciation Day?
Every year on April 17th, International Bat Appreciation Day reminds us of the important roles bats play in our daily lives.. As bats are now emerging from hibernation, April is also the best time of the year to see bats. The observance is a good time to learn about the role bats play in nature. Since bats are regarded as insectivorous animals, they have rid our world of several invasive insects. A bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in one hour.
Fun bat facts:
- Bats from some species of bats live up to 40 years
- Bats can see in the dim and use their keen sense of hearing.
