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Library BatA children's book entitled, "Bats at the Library" by Brian Lies came true to life when a real bat actually took a nap in the non-fiction section of Camas Public Library in Washington State. The animal control was able to safely rescue the little bat. The tiny creature was released back into the wild at the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge.The Facebook post about this reached about 2 thousand reactions, 460 comments, and 3 thousand shares. The netizens shared their own library-bat-experiences in the comments section and showed their appreciation for the library for treating the bat with respect and gentleness. So, are you more of a library bat or a bookworm?Image credit: Camas Public Library#Bat #CamasPublicLibrary #Library #Wildlife

Scientists Think They Know Why Vampire Bats Survive on BloodVampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood. In a study published on March 25, 2022, scientists have figured out the reason why — 13 genes are missing or no longer work in vampire bats, unlike in the genomes of 26 other bat species where the genes are still working. Those gene tweaks helped them adapt to a blood diet rich in iron and protein but with minimal fats or carbohydrates.

Caring for the Oldest Bat in Captivity From the moment you see this bat "flying" while a caretaker holds him aloft, you have to love Statler. He is a 33-year-old one-eyed Indian flying fox, believed to be the world's oldest bat in captivity. The odds of a bat living that long in the wild are pretty small. But after a lifetime of shuffling from zoos to menageries to other institutions, Statler is now getting the best care possible in his retirement.