Because there are many different species, there are also many different bat diets! Some bats eat fruit, seeds and pollen, while others eat insects and other small animals. Many bats in the United States are insectivores.

Bats can be found throughout the United States. Most bats are nocturnal, meaning that they are active at night and rest during the day. During daylight hours you might find bats in caves, old or unattended buildings, under large structures, and in trees. At nighttime can be found hunting for their next meal.

Bats do not lay eggs because they are mammals. Like other mammals, bats give birth to their pups and nurse them with milk from their bodies.

It might surprise you, but like many other mammals, bats hibernate during the winter! Hibernation is a process in which animals spend time in a dormant state to save energy. 

There is one species, Desmodus Rotundus, commonly called the Vampire Bat that does feed solely on blood. However, Vampire Bats do not adapt well to cold conditions, limiting their habitat to South and Central America.