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Handout
Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Straw Colored Fruit Bat

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet about the straw-colored fruit bat. The facts include a physical description, where they can be found, what they eat, and their reproduction habits. Also included are facts about special adaptations that the fruit bat has.
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Article
Scientific American

Scientific American: A Field Guide to Bats : In Depth Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover the evolutionary past of the mysterious bats. Find out about their amazing ability to use sonar, the threat of rabies they carry, and conservation efforts to save the species.
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Website
Other

Bats4 Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Bats are commonly misunderstood creatures. Learn more about types of bats and their habits. Bat games, quizzes, and links can be viewed here as well.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bat (Chiroptera)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about Bats, including details on their appearance, habitat, behaviour, and much more.
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Interactive
Other

Contra Costa County Office of Education: Bats: Why Should You Care?

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site, provided by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, you can get the facts on bats and their environment.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc Nature: Bats

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A photograph of many bats.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc Nature: Bats

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A photo of bats feasting following their winter fast.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc Nature: Bats

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of a flying bat.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc Nature: Bats

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A map with shadings indicating bat populations.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Scientific American: Bat

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The bat is a nocturnal, flying mammal.