Bats are the only mammals that can fly, which makes them pretty cool. When they aren’t flying around, you will find many of them hanging upside down in structures such as caves. The floors of many ...

By hanging upside down, bats do not have to rest their weight on their weak legs. Roosting upside down also protects bats from some of their potential predators, Pavuk said.

The thumb, usually with a sharp claw, is not attached but remains free for clinging to various surfaces. Unlike other mammals, the hind limbs are positioned so that the knees, when bent, point ...

“The bat hanging upside down laughs at the topsy-turvy world.” -Japanese proverb It's the Running of the Vampire Bats! Here's how researchers recently found out that these unique mammals can ...

Roosting upside down also protects bats from some of their potential predators, Pavuk said. Hanging from hard-to-reach locations, such as cave ceilings, can help them avoid their enemies, such as ...