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Bats

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Bats are cool

Bats are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they can be found on nearly every part of the planet. Not only are they cute, they are also important...

Studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for the blind. Without bats’ pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control we wouldn’t have bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave, or cacao… that’s right, bats bring us tequila and chocolate!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (4 children)

His face looks like my puppy's face.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Now you have to submit puppy tax! I demand pics!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I suppose a significantly zoomed in photo is safe to share. He wouldn't look up at me, which is when his eyes are really big and cute like the bat in the picture, so you get him pouting about having his photograph taken while he's chewing a collagen stick. I'll try to get a better one later when he's not busy.

Edit: here he is doing his best bat impersonation

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

He is very handsome! Much like a bat. Thank you for sharing!

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