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Discover the Night Sky: Top 3 Fascinating Bat Facts from YouTube Videos

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Get ready to go batty over these fascinating and entertaining fun facts about bats discovered on YouTube!

1. Bat Rescue Videos on YouTube

Who let the bats out? Well, not the Baha Men, but: YouTube videos by animal rescue organizations like Animal Aid Unlimited, Hope for Paws, and Axarquia Animal Rescue, documenting their gallant efforts in saving and rehabilitating various animals, including our fascinating flying mammals.
Source => blog.feedspot.com

2. Bat Death Metal Growls

Move over, death metal vocalists: bats are rocking the mic with their growls too! Researchers have discovered that bats boast a seven-octave vocal range, employing the same technique as death metal growlers or Tuvan throat singers for lower frequency sounds, all thanks to their false vocal folds – a feature they share with humans. Even death metal singers John Tardy and Chase Mason confirm the striking similarity between their vocal techniques and those of our winged friends.
Source => npr.org

3. Bats' Night Vision Skills

While blind as a bat might be a common expression, it turns out these winged creatures are actually seeing eye bats in the dark: Bats possess superb night vision and depend on their advanced echolocation skills to bounce high-pitched sounds off objects, making it a breeze for them to snag a midnight snack or dodge obstacles in pitch-black surroundings.
Source => onegreenplanet.org

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