THE BAT. 



The Amboyna Bat. 



Splendid Horse-shoe Bat. 



Common Bat. 



The Bat tribe embraces a large number of genera, species, and varieties. Their name is derived from 

 the singular manner in which their fore-paws, or hands are developed into wings. The smaller or common 

 species is found in almost every country. All are nocturnal animals, flying about for food during the night, 

 Hnd concealing themselves during the day in old buildings, barns, hollow trees, caverns, and the like, where 

 they cling together seemingly in one mass. In cold climates, at the approach of winter, they cluster 

 together in this way, and fall into a sleep which lasts till spring. 



The Vampire Bat is very common in South America, where it is held in considerable dread, on account 

 of its blood-sucking propensities. Having selected an animal upon which to feed, the Vampire waits till it 

 is asleep ; then carefully fanning the victim with its wings, it softly bites a hole, not so large as a pin's 

 head in the ear or shoulder, through which it contrives to suck enough blood to make a very ample meal. 



Vampire Bat 



The Long-eared Bat is a na- 

 tive of most parts of Europe. 

 It is very easily tamed, and 

 will take insects from the hand. 



Vampiro on the Win 



Lone-eared Bat. 



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