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The population of bats has been depleting, and that is a problem because they contribute to the ecosystem more so than people think. International Bat Appreciation Day aims to show love for these flying mammals and teach people the importance of bats in today’s world.
Learn about International Bat Appreciation Day
On International Bat Appreciation Day, we are reminded of the important role that bats play in our day-to-day lives. You may not think that bats have any impact on your life at all! In fact, you may not really give much thought to this animal. However, did you know that bats can eat as many as 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour? That’s 1,000 fewer mosquitoes that could possibly bite you! As bats are insectivorous, they actually get rid of a lot of annoying insects, and so we have a lot to thank them for. They role in the circle of life definitely benefits us.
International Bat Appreciation Day encourages us to learn more about these species and the role they play in nature. It is a good opportunity for you to learn more about bats, and you will find plenty of information online and in animal textbooks as well. After all, there are some very interesting facts about this species.
You probably know that bats are able to see in the dark and that they use their extreme sense of hearing. But, did you know that they are the only type of mammal that is able to fly in a true and sustained way? Did you also know that bats are pollinators? This means that, along with the likes of butterflies and bees, they provide a critical link in our supply of food.
There are lots of other interesting facts that you can learn about bats on International Bat Appreciation Day. This includes the fact that there are more than 1,200 known species of bat. Around 70 percent of these bats are insectivores. Bats also grow in a number of different sizes. The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox Bat is one of the biggest bats. It has a wingspan as big as five-feet, seven-inches, weighing up to four lbs. Bats also groom themselves constantly, making them very clean animals, which is something a lot of people do not realize.
In the United States, there are roughly 48 species of bats that call this their home. Three states in the U.S. also have an official state bat. The Virginia Big-Eared Bat is the state bat in Virginia. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat is the state bat of Oklahoma. Finally, this bat – the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat – is also the state bat of Texas.
History of International Bat Appreciation Day
Bat Conservation International started International Bat Appreciation Day to focus on protecting all the different species of bats. Bats protect ecosystems and help make sure our planet has a healthier future.
Bat Conservation International was founded in 1982 by a group of scientists concerned about our planet’s bats. After lots of research, they discovered that bats are important to help keep nature in balance, and are important to a lot of industries.
Scientists such as Dr. Merlin Tuttle, a recognized authority on bats, formed the organization. He made important progress by teaching more sustainable uses of natural resources that benefit both bats and people.
Bats play a significant role in the ecosystem of the world. There are over 1,300 species of bats in the world. Bats helps control agricultural pests, pollinate flowers and fruit, and create rich fertilizer for landowners, farmers, and local communities.
Without these bats, plants would fail at providing food for other wildlife species and surrounding ecosystems. Bats are one of the most under-studied animals, even though many of those bats are considered critically endangered, threatened, or vulnerable.
Forest depleting, inappropriate guano mining and thoughtless tourism have caused a substantial decrease in the populations of bats everywhere. International Bat Appreciation Day aims to change the perspective on these misunderstood creatures and encourage people to help protect bats everywhere.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY
tiny little weightlifters can actually move mountains
WORD OF THE DAY
craic
MEANING:noun: Good times involving pleasant company, enjoyable conversation, etc.
ETYMOLOGY:From Irish craic. It was a borrowing from English crack, respelled as craic, and then reborrowed into English. Earliest documented use: 1972.
USAGE:“‘Unbelievable golf course, brilliant craic, and stoked to record my best major finish with a T16,’ Ryan Fox said on his Instagram account.”
Fox Signs off with a Flourish; Dominion Post (Wellington, New Zealand); Jul 23, 2019.
Fox Signs off with a Flourish; Dominion Post (Wellington, New Zealand); Jul 23, 2019.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'burn rubber' mean?
Meaning: If you burn rubber, you drive very fast to get somewhere.
Do visit Goblin Valley if you are in Utah
thanks, Patsy
time to bake flowers :o)
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Spicy is not a taste because it’s not produced by taste buds. It's a pain sensation produced by your nerve receptors.
The rhinoceros beetle is a STRONG insect. It's so strong that it can lift 850 times its own body weight. For comparison, this would be equivalent to a human lifting a 65 ton object.
It’s not that your blood actually turns to the color green underwater. It begins to appear that way at around the 30 feet below mark. Different colors (which are different wavelengths of light) get absorbed by water at a different rate. The color red disappears quicker but blues and greens travel longer.
let's enjoy a wild and wonderful weekYOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
It's Springtime so let's get going with this!
COFFEE thanks, Ella
if you travel through New Brunswick....
PICTURES OF THE DAY
A pair of rice grasshoppers (Oxya yezoensis), a pest of rice in Asia. The male is on the right, about 30 mm (1.2 in) in length, and the female is on the left, about 40 mm (1.6 in) long. This species is one of many species of grasshopper around the world which, in its swarming phase, is known as a locust. These are species that can breed rapidly under suitable conditions and subsequently become gregarious and migratory. They form bands as nymphs and swarms as adults—both of which can travel great distances, rapidly stripping fields and greatly damaging crops. |
Australia
Helix Nebula - Deep in the Heart of Mordor
knit
thanks, Emily
knit
thanks, Helen
knit
knit
Quick & Easy Tank Top
crochet
thanks, Gabby
crochet
CROCKPOT RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Michele
ADULT COLORING
Eat It or Wear It Challenge
Choose a bunch of different foods that most people don’t like. Oh and the worse the smell, the better too!
Number some lunch bags and mix up the foods in each bag. Next, put corresponding numbers on small pieces of paper and put them in a bowl. Each person gets a turn to draw a number from the bowl and then they will be given the corresponding bag. They will then need to decide if they want to eat a spoonful of the contents or wear it. Make sure to get a lot of pictures of this challenge for blackmail later.
If it’s possible, you might want to take this challenge outside. If that’s not possible then choose a large area indoors and place a large drop cloth on the floor. Be sure to let your friends know ahead of time that they shouldn’t be wearing their best clothes when doing this challenge.
CRAFTS thanks, Karen
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| adore bread clown crowd destroy | early enjoy entry erect evening extra free leper list | melody mister music mute normal operator place power | preach proximity rocket shown skipper sleepy snivel stole | stone stripe tellers tower universe vertical wager |
SUDOKU .. very hard
solution:
Do You Believe It’s Possible To Maintain Platonic Friendships With Members Of The Opposite Sex?
QUOTE thanks, Nina
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