Over 20 Species Of Bats Found In Central And South America Make Tent-Like Structures Out Of Leaves For Shelter Rather Than Seeking Out Caves Or Trees

Chip Chick

Over 20 Species Of Bats Found In Central And South America Make Tent-Like Structures Out Of Leaves For Shelter Rather Than Seeking Out Caves Or Trees

Bats have amazing abilities—they can fly at high speeds and use echolocation to accurately determine the shape, size, and texture of objects in their environment. In general, most bats seek out caves, crevices, and trees for shelter. But some bat species living in tropical forests can actually build their own homes out of leaves. Over 20 species of bat have been found to make tent-like structures for shelter. They are found in the lowland rainfo…